antipatharia
/ˌæntɪˌpæθɪˈriːə/ or /ˌæntɪˌpæθɪˈɑːriə/Definitions
1. noun
A subclass of anthozoan corals, typically found in tropical waters, characterized by their small size and stony skeletons.
“The marine biologist studied the unique structure of the antipatharia species found in the coral reef.”