Mace sea pen [Isarachnanthus maderensis]
Description
Isarachnanthus maderensis, or the mace sea pen, is a species of sea pen endemic to the Madeira Archipelago. It prefers rocky substrates and is typically found at depths of 20 to 50 meters. The species is notable for its robust, club-shaped rachis and small, tightly packed side branches.
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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