Isaurus

Isaurus is a genus of the cnidarian phylum within the family of Zoanthidae.

Distribution

Commonly found in the outer edges and water-break zones of reefs around Belize and Fiji, but has been observed at sublittoral zones near Australia.

Reproduction

Polyps tend to be solitary or in small clusters and tend to only open at night.

Species

  • Isaurus aggregatus Gray, 1828
  • Isaurus clavatus Gray, 1828
  • Isaurus cliftoni Gray, 1867
  • Isaurus gelatinosus Pax, 1924
  • Isaurus maculatus Muirhead & Ryland, 1985
  • Isaurus natans Gray, 1828
  • Isaurus savignii Gray, 1828
  • Isaurus tuberculatus Gray, 1828

References


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