Zoanthacea

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Zoanthus +‎ -acea

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Zoanthacea

  1. (archaic, zoology) A taxonomic suborder within the order Actinaria – members of which are now generally in order Zoantharia, including Zoanthus and allied genera of marine polyps, which are permanently attached by their bases.

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