| Magapiidae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hydrozoa |
| Order: | Anthoathecata |
| Family: | Magapiidae |
| Synonyms | |
Laingiidae | |
Magapiidae is a family of cnidarians belonging to the order Anthoathecata. [1]
Genera: [1]
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