Giant sun polyp [Palythoa grandis]
Description
This large zoanthid species is found on reefs in the western Pacific Ocean. Its polyps can reach up to 50mm in diameter. The color of these polyps varies from brown to green, and they often have yellowish or white centers.
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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