Scillonian Sea Mat [Epizoanthus scillae]
Description
Epizoanthus scillae, commonly known as the Scillonian Sea Mat, is a species of marine zoanthid in the family Epizoanthidae. Native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, this species is found in the waters around the Scilly Isles and the southwestern coast of England. Epizoanthus scillae is characterized by its encrusting colonies and its symbiotic relationship with a specific species of sponge.
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 |
Epizoanthus
Epizoanthus
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