How to Identify Discosomidae
Discosomidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Corallimorpharia, class Anthozoa. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Discosomidae Species
Discosoma nummiforme Rüppell & Leuckart, 1828
Discosoma nummiforme Rüppell & Leuckart, 1828
Discosoma nummiforme is a small, colorful cnidarian with a pentagonal disk and c…
Amplexidiscus fenestrafer Dunn & Hamner, 1980
Amplexidiscus fenestrafer Dunn & Hamner, 1980
Amplexidiscus fenestrafer is a tentacled Indo-West Pacific reef coral that reach…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Discosomidae?
Discosomidae animals belong to the Corallimorpharia order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 5 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Discosomidae?
Discosomidae is classified in the order Corallimorpharia, class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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