Sagartiomorphidae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Cnidaria |
Class: | Anthozoa |
Order: | Actiniaria |
Superfamily: | Metridioidea |
Family: | Sagartiomorphidae Carlgren, 1934 |
Sagartiomorphidae is a family of sea anemones.
The following genera are recognized: [1]
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