Lace corals [Stylasteridae]
Description
Stylasteridae, or lace corals, constitute a family of hydrozoans that produce calcium carbonate skeletons, resembling those of true corals. These marine animals are found in a range of depths and locations, creating habitats for numerous other marine species. Their intricate, lace-like structures are a key characteristic.
Genera
Lace Corals [Stylaster]
View DetailsErrina [Errina]
View DetailsDistichopora [Distichopora]
View DetailsCrypthelia [Crypthelia]
View DetailsAdelopora [Adelopora]
View DetailsSpinipora [Spinipora]
View DetailsAstylus [Astylus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Leptothecata
Leptothecata
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Statistics
- Genera 7