Epiparactis

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Epiparactis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Hexacorallia
Order: Actiniaria
Family: Actinoscyphiidae
Genus: Epiparactis
Carlgren, 1921
Species:
E. dubia
Binomial name
Epiparactis dubia
Carlgren, 1921[1]

Epiparactis is a genus of sea anemones of the family Actinoscyphiidae. It currently includes only one species.

Species[edit]

The following species are recognized:[2]

  • Epiparactis dubia Carlgren, 1921

Distribution[edit]

This species was described from 1461 m depth at Ingolf Station 78, 60°37′N 27°52′W / 60.617°N 27.867°W / 60.617; -27.867, SW of Iceland, North Atlantic.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Carlgren, O. (1921). Actiniaria I. Danish Ingolf-Expedition. 5(9):1-241, figs. 1-210, pls. 1-4.
  2. ^ Daly, M.; Fautin, D. (2021). World List of Actiniaria. Epiparactis dubia Carlgren, 1921. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species on 2021-01-25.