Anthozoa

 
Pronunciation: /ˌanθəˈzəʊə/

plural noun

Zoology
  • a large class of sedentary marine coelenterates that includes the sea anemones and corals. They are either solitary or colonial, and have a central mouth surrounded by tentacles.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek anthos 'flower' + zōia 'animals'