: While sea anemones are typically solitary, many Actinozoans (like reef-building corals) form massive colonies of interconnected clones. Classification
: 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
: They use tentacles armed with specialized stinging cells called nematocysts to capture prey, ranging from plankton to small fish. : While sea anemones are typically solitary, many
(now more commonly known as the class Anthozoa ) is a major group of marine invertebrates within the phylum Cnidaria . This class includes well-known sea creatures like sea anemones, stony corals, soft corals, and sea fans. Key Characteristics and sea fans. Key Characteristics