| Aiptasiomorphidae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Anthozoa |
| Order: | Actiniaria |
| Superfamily: | Metridioidea |
| Family: | Aiptasiomorphidae Carlgren, 1949 [1] |
Aiptasiomorphidae is a family of sea anemones.
| Aiptasiomorphidae | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Anthozoa |
| Order: | Actiniaria |
| Superfamily: | Metridioidea |
| Family: | Aiptasiomorphidae Carlgren, 1949 [1] |
Aiptasiomorphidae is a family of sea anemones.
The following genera are recognized: [2]
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