Coral reef colonial anemone [Isozoanthus corallicola]
Description
Isozoanthus corallicola, or the coral reef colonial anemone, is a species of zoanthid that lives in association with coral reefs in the tropical and subtropical oceans. It forms colonies of small polyps that are connected by a common tissue mat. It is characterized by its bright yellow color and its association with coral reefs, where it often grows on dead coral or other hard substrates.
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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