Condylanthidae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Cnidaria |
Class: | Hexacorallia |
Order: | Actiniaria |
Family: | Condylanthidae |
Condylanthidae is a family of sea anemones belonging to the order Actiniaria. [1]
Genera: [1]
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Metridium farcimen is a species of sea anemone in the family Metridiidae. It is commonly known as the giant plumose anemone or white-plumed anemone. It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Alaska down to Catalina Island, California.
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Cadetactis is a monotypic genus of cnidarians belonging to the family Condylanthidae. The only species is Cadetactis elongata.
Stylobates is a genus of cnidarians belonging to the family Actiniidae.