Zoanthus
| Zoanthus | |
|---|---|
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| Dragon Eye zoanthids | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Anthozoa |
| Subclass: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Zoantharia |
| Suborder: | Brachycnemina |
| Family: | Zoanthidae |
| Genus: | Zoanthus Cuvier, 1800 |
Zoanthus is a genus of soft coral, anthozoans in the family Zoanthidae.[1] It is the name genus for its family and order. The first record of Zoanthus pulchellus in India was reported in 2015 [2] by a group of researchers led by Dr. Felix Bast from Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, India
Species
Aquaria
Zoanthids are prized in the fishkeeping hobby, being relatively easy to raise and very colorful. Known as "button polyps", "zoos", or "zoas" they can spread to completely cover a rock with brightly colored circular patterns.
See also
References
- ↑ (2015). Zoanthus Lamarck, 1801. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=206284 on 2015-04-26
- ↑ 2. MEHRA. R, YADAV. D.S., KUNDU, P., REHMAN, W.U. AND BAST, F (2015) First report of Zoanthus pulchellus from India. Journal of Marine Biosciences 1(1):1-4
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