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Anthozoa  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A class in the phylum CNIDARIA, comprised mostly of corals and anemones. All members occur only as polyps; the medusa stage is completely absent. Species of ANTHOZOA which secrete a skeleton and are responsible for the formation of CORAL REEFS.

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  • txid6101

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TT0JL1H1-L

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