| Kingdom Animale | Phylum Cnidaria (=Coelenterata) | Class Anthozoa |
Colonial
AnemonesOrder Zoanthidea These often brightly coloured anernones resemble the more typical forms, and are common in reefs and rocky areas. They are often confused with corals but are completely soft. The tissues of some contain very powerful neurotoxins. |
Introduction Shore environment |
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From A Guide to Seashore Life by Dr Leo W H Tan and Peter K L Ng Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP @Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre |