Antipathidae

Antipathidae
Cirrhipathes sp.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Subphylum: Anthozoa
Class: Hexacorallia
Order: Antipatharia
Family: Antipathidae
Ehrenberg, 1834

Antipathidae is a family of corals in the order Antipatharia, commonly known as black corals. They are generally considered a deep-water taxon; however, some of the most diverse communities are known from tropical shallow waters.

Taxonomy

This family contains the following genera according to the World Register of Marine Species:

Bibliography

References

  1. ↑ "Antipathidae". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. 2012. Retrieved 2012-03-18.