actinian
[ak-tin-ee-uh n]
- belonging or pertaining to the order or suborder Actiniaria, comprising the sea anemones.
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- any sea anemone.
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Origin of actinian
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Moreover, there are some modern corals in which the secondary cycle of mesenteries departs from the Actinian plan.