Sealife guideThe Anthozoans classThe taxonomy of marine species
Explore the taxonomy of cnidarians and especially sea anemones, corals and jellyfish !

Giant caribbean anemone
(Condylactis gigantea)
(Condylactis gigantea)

Plumose sea anemone
(Metridium senile)
(Metridium senile)

Magnificent sea anemone
(Radianthus magnifica)
(Radianthus magnifica)

Common sea fan
(Gorgonia ventalina)
(Gorgonia ventalina)

Slimy sea plume
(Antillogorgia americana)
(Antillogorgia americana)

Cylinder anemone
(Cerianthus membranaceus)
(Cerianthus membranaceus)

Purple gorgonian
(Paramuricea clavata)
(Paramuricea clavata)

Acropora cythereacoral
(Acropora cytherea)
(Acropora cytherea)

Acropora pulchra coral
(Acropora pulchra)
(Acropora pulchra)

Elkhorn coral
(Acropora palmata)
(Acropora palmata)

Pharaoh coral
(Acropora parapharaonis)
(Acropora parapharaonis)

Staghorn coral
(Acropora cervicornis)
(Acropora cervicornis)

Labyrinthine brain coral
(Diploria labyrinthiformis)
(Diploria labyrinthiformis)

Yellow encrusting sea anemone
(Parazoanthus axinellae)
(Parazoanthus axinellae)
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Sunday, March 23rd 2025
The plumose sea anemone
The plumose sea anemone is a key species in temperate and cold marine ecosystems. Its high adaptability, morphological diversity and reproductive strategies make it a crucial organism for understanding biological and ecological interactions in marine environments.

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The narwhal
The narwhal is an Arctic cetacean well-known for its long, spiral tusk, which gives it a unique appearance. This cetacean is primarily found in the cold waters of the Arctic, where it lives in groups and is known for its seasonal migratory behaviors. The narwhal is of scientific interest due to its social behavior, biology and the mysteries surrounding the use of its tusk.
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Carangue bleue
(Caranx melampygus)
(Caranx melampygus)