Antarctic colonial anemone [Isozoanthus antarcticus]
Description
Isozoanthus antarcticus, known as the Antarctic colonial anemone, is a species of zoanthid that inhabits the cold waters of the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. It is a colonial species that forms large aggregations of polyps on rocky substrates. It is distinguished by its ability to survive in extreme cold and its brown polyps, which are often covered in sediment.
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 |
Isozoanthus
Isozoanthus
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