Actinozoa Access
: They use tentacles armed with specialized stinging cells called nematocysts to capture prey, ranging from plankton to small fish.
: The body consists of a central gastrovascular cavity divided by vertical partitions called mesenteries or septa. These mesenteries increase the surface area for digestion and support the gonads. actinozoa
The name Actinozoa stems from the Greek words aktis (ray) and zoon (animal), referring to their radial symmetry and the "ray-like" appearance of their tentacles. : They use tentacles armed with specialized stinging
: While sea anemones are typically solitary, many Actinozoans (like reef-building corals) form massive colonies of interconnected clones. Classification actinozoa
