Invertebrate Zoology Vocabulary

noun a class of marine animals that includes jellyfish and corals

• Acnidaria is a class of marine animals that includes jellyfish and sea anemones.
• I saw a bunch of acnidaria while snorkeling in the ocean.
• Those acnidaria creatures are so cool to watch!
• The acnidaria in the ocean danced gracefully with the currents.

noun a class of marine invertebrates that includes the corals and sea anemones

• Actinozoa is a class of marine animals that includes corals, sea anemones, and jellyfish.
• I saw some cool actinozoa while snorkeling in the ocean.
• Check out those funky actinozoa in the reef!
• The actinozoa of the sea sway gracefully with the current, like dancers in a ballet.

noun small tentacle-like structures found on certain marine invertebrates

• The actinulae are specialized structures found in certain marine invertebrates.
• I read about actinulae in my marine biology class.
• Those actinulae thingies are pretty cool, huh?
• The actinulae of society are the individuals who stand out and make a difference.

noun a type of sea slug belonging to the family Aeolidiidae, known for its brightly colored cerata and ability to steal and incorporate the stinging cells of cnidarians into its own tissues for defense

• The aeolid is a type of sea slug known for its colorful and intricate body patterns.
• Have you ever seen an aeolid up close? They're so cool!
• That aeolid is one funky-looking critter!
• Her dance moves were as mesmerizing as an aeolid swimming through the ocean.