Band sea pen [Isarachnanthus bandanensis]
Description
Isarachnanthus bandanensis, known as the band sea pen, is a species of sea pen that is endemic to the Bandanese Sea. This species prefers sandy or muddy substrates and is usually found at depths of 10 to 30 meters. It is distinguished by its long, cylindrical rachis and numerous side branches arranged in whorls.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Tube-dwelling Anemones
Ceriantharia
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| Family |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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| Genus |
Isarachnanthus
Isarachnanthus
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