Incrusting Anemone [Epizoanthus giveni]
Description
Epizoanthus giveni, known as the Incrusting Anemone, is a species of marine zoanthid in the family Epizoanthidae. This species is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region, particularly the Great Barrier Reef. Epizoanthus giveni is often found encrusting the surfaces of various substrates, including the shells of gastropods and bivalves, and coral skeletons.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Zoanthids
Zoantharia
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| Family |
Epizoanthids
Epizoanthidae
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| Genus |
Epizoanthus
Epizoanthus
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