Definition of Zoanthus

1. n. A genus of Actinaria, including numerous species, found mostly in tropical seas. The zooids or polyps resemble small, elongated actinias united together at their bases by fleshy stolons, and thus forming extensive groups. The tentacles are small and bright colored.

2. n. A genus of Actinaria, including numerous species, found mostly in tropical seas. The zooids or polyps resemble small, elongated actinias united together at their bases by fleshy stolons, and thus forming extensive groups. The tentacles are small and bright colored.

Medical Definition of Zoanthus

1. A genus of Actinaria, including numerous species, found mostly in tropical seas. The zooids or polyps resemble small, elongated actinias united together at their bases by fleshy stolons, and thus forming extensive groups. The tentacles are small and bright coloured. Origin: NL. See Zoantharia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zoanthus

zoaeae
zoaeal
zoaeas
zoamylin
zoanthacea
zoantharia
zoantharian
zoantharians
zoanthid
zoanthids
zoanthodeme
zoanthodemes
zoanthoid
zoanthropic
zoanthropy
zoanthus (current term)
zoar
zoarchaeologist
zoarcid
zoarcids
zoaria
zoarial
zoarium
zoars
zobo
zobos
zobu
zobus
zocalo
zocalos

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