actinia
nounfemininetécnico/ɐkˈtinjɐ/rare
ac·ti·ni·a
Definition
A genus of marine animals of the class Anthozoa, commonly known as sea anemones; a sea anemone.
Actinia attach themselves to coastal rocks.
The actinia captures small fish with its stinging tentacles.
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Common collocations
green actinia
Etymology
Do latim científico 'Actinia', do grego 'aktís' (raio), pela semelhança dos tentáculos com raios.