Parazoanthus [Parazoanthus]

Description

Parazoanthus is a genus within the family Epizoanthidae, consisting of yellow polyps that form dense colonies, primarily on rocky substrates or associated with other marine organisms such as sponges and gorgonians. These zoanthids are distinguishable by their bright yellow to orange coloration and their branching colonies, where individual polyps are connected by a coenenchyme (a common tissue that integrates the colony). Parazoanthus species are versatile in their habitat preferences, ranging from shallow waters to deeper, mesophotic zones. They play a significant role in their ecosystems, providing habitat and protection for a variety of small marine creatures.

Species

Yellow Cluster Anemone [Parazoanthus gracilis]

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