Stick Polyp Coral [Acrozoanthus australiae]
Description
Acrozoanthus australiae, commonly known as Stick Polyp Coral, is a marine species found primarily in the waters of Australia. It is characterized by its elongated polyps that extend from a tubular stalk. These polyps can be a variety of colors, from bright green to brown, depending on the specific environment and lighting conditions. This species prefers to inhabit shallow waters and is often found amidst seagrass. They are colonial and reproduce asexually, creating new colonies through budding.
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 |
Acrozoanthus
Acrozoanthus
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