Sea Mat [Zoanthus pulchellus]
Description
Zoanthus pulchellus, commonly known as the sea mat, is a species of marine invertebrate in the Zoanthidae family. It is characterized by its bright coloration, typically in shades of green, blue, and pink. The sea mat is a colonial animal, with individual polyps connected by a common tissue called coenenchyme. It is found in shallow waters of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean, often in association with seagrass or coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| 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 |
Zoanthus
Zoanthus
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