Parazoanthus fuegiensis [Parazoanthus fuegiensis]
Description
This species is commonly encountered on hard bottoms where it forms colonies that can look like a patchwork of tiny, upright polyps. Divers may see it thriving in areas with steady currents, where the polyps extend and retract slightly, giving the colony a lively, responsive look.
Where To See Parazoanthus fuegiensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Colonial Anemones
Zoantharia
|
| Family |
Zoanthids & Button Polyps
Parazoanthidae
|
| Genus |
Symbiotic Colonial Anemones
Parazoanthus
|
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