Button polyp [Palythoa mutuki]
Description
Found commonly in the Indo-Pacific region, this species is known for its large polyps and beautiful coloration ranging from green to brown. It prefers rocky surfaces in shallow waters and can form extensive mats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Zoanthids
Zoantharia
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| Family |
Zoanthids
Zoanthidae
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| Genus |
Palythoa
Palythoa
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