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Umimayanthus parasiticus, commonly known as the sponge zoanthid, is a species of coral in the order Zoantharia which grows symbiotically on several species of sponge. It is found in shallow waters in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. See more
The polyps of Umimayanthus parasiticus superficially resemble rather small sea anemones. They grow either singly or in small groups of two โฆ See more
Umimayanthus parasiticus is found in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Bermuda and the Bahamas at depths varying from 7.5 to 30 metres (25 to 98 ft). It is common where its host sponges are found. These include Cliona deletrix See more
Like other corals, the polyps of Umimayanthus parasiticus extend their tentacles to feed on zooplankton. It is probable that the โฆ See more
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