Parazoanthus franciscae [Parazoanthus franciscae]
Description
Parazoanthus franciscae typically shows up as a colony of closely packed polyps attached to rock surfaces, crevices, or sheltered overhangs. Underwater, divers may notice a subtle, living texture—like a small cluster of miniature mouths—often with a distinct coloration that stands out against the surrounding substrate.
Where To See Parazoanthus franciscae
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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