Zoanthus
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| Zoanthus | |
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| Dragon Eye zoanthids | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Anthozoa |
| Subclass: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Zoanthidea |
| Family: | Parazoanthidae |
| Genus: | Zoanthus Cuvier, 1800 |
Zoanthus is a genus of soft coral, anthozoans in the order Zoanthidae.[1] It is the name genus for its family and order.
Aquaria
Zoanthids are prized in the fishkeeping hobby, being relatively easy to raise and very colorful. Known as "carpet coral", they can spread to completely cover a rock with brightly colored circular patterns.
References
- ↑ James Davis Reimer & Frederic Sinniger (2011). "Isozoanthus Carlgren in Chun, 1903". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
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