Pacific colonial anemone [Isozoanthus pacificus]
Description
Isozoanthus pacificus, the Pacific colonial anemone, is a species of zoanthid that inhabits the tropical and subtropical waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is a colonial species, forming large colonies of polyps connected by a common tissue mat. It is characterized by its yellow to brown coloration and its preference for rocky 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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