Isaurus
Isaurus is a genus of the cnidarian phylum within the family of Zoanthidae.
| Isaurus | |
|---|---|
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| Isaurus tuberculatus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Anthozoa |
| Subclass: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Zoantharia |
| Family: | Zoanthidae Zoanthidae |
Distribution
Commonly found in the outer edges and water-break zones of reefs around Belize and Fiji, but has been observed at sublittoral zones near Australia.[1]
Reproduction
Polyps tend to be solitary or in small clusters and tend to only open at night.[1]
Species
- Isaurus aggregatus Gray 1828
- Isaurus clavatus Gray 1828
- Isaurus cliftoni Gray 1867
- Isaurus gelatinosus Pax 1924
- Isaurus maculatus Muirhead & Ryland 1985
- Isaurus natans Gray 1828
- Isaurus savignii Gray 1828
- Isaurus tuberculatus Gray 1828
References
- Muirhead, A.; Ryland, J. S. (1985-04-01). "A review of the genus Isaurus Gray, 1828 (Zoanthidea), including new records from Fiji". Journal of Natural History. 19 (2): 323–335. doi:10.1080/00222938500770241. ISSN 0022-2933.
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