Unusual new zoantharian species is the first described solitary species in over 100 years

Monday, July 25, 2016 - 14:31 in Biology & Nature

A very unusual new species of zoantharian was just discovered. Although most zoantharians are colonial and many are known from coral reefs, the new species lives a solitary life in muddy habitats. This species is the first of its genus described in over 100 years.

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