Parazoanthus aruensis [Parazoanthus aruensis]
Description
Divers may find Parazoanthus aruensis as small to medium clusters of polyps that stand out against rock or coral rubble. With steady current, the colony’s polyps often appear more active, extending to capture food and giving the surface a dynamic, speckled look.
Where To See Parazoanthus aruensis
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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