Parazoanthus dichroicus [Parazoanthus dichroicus]
Description
This species can be recognized by its colony-forming growth and the distinct look of its individual polyps. On a dive, it often appears as a colorful, textured patch on rock, and its polyps may gently extend and retract as currents pass.
Where To See Parazoanthus dichroicus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Colonial Anemones
Zoantharia
|
| Family |
Zoanthids & Button Polyps
Parazoanthidae
|
| Genus |
Symbiotic Colonial Anemones
Parazoanthus
|
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