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Polyp

Common Name: Polyp

Scientific Name: Epizoanthus sp.

Order:Cnidaria

Range:This genus has been found in Mexico, Antarctica, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Jamaica, United States, South Africa, India, Norway, etc.

Diet: Zooplankton

Facts: 1. Species of Epizoanthus may be distinguished based on what animal it is associated (a species of Epizoantus that lives on a snail will be different from the species of Epizoantus living on a hermit crab) 2. Will often incorporate sand in their soft bodies for support 3. Part of the subclass Hexacorallia which comprised of animals that have six-fold symmetry or six-branched tentacles

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