Narrative

Corals and Anemones (Class Anthozoa) are marine species having about 6,000 members. They are frequently called flower animals. Scientists often call certain groups in this class by different names. The following list serves as an introduction:

Order Alcyonaria - Corals
Order Zoantharia - Hexacorals
Order Actinaria - Sea Anemones
Order Madreporaria - Stony Corals
Order Antipatharia - Black Corals
Order Ceriantharia - Burying Sea Anemones

Taxonomy

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