| Microzoanthus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Subphylum: | Anthozoa |
| Class: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Zoantharia |
| Suborder: | Macrocnemina |
| Family: | Microzoanthidae Fujii & Reimer, 2011 |
| Genus: | Microzoanthus Fujii & Reimer, 2011 |
Microzoanthus is a genus of cnidarians belonging to the monotypic family Microzoanthidae.
Species in this genus are distinguished by their exceptionally small size, reduced or absent stolons (a stem to create an offshot) , and distinct DNA sequences. They are typically found inhabiting the underside of rocks within tropical, subtropical, and temperate rubble zones in the Pacific Ocean.