How to Identify Melithaeidae
Melithaeidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Malacalcyonacea, class Anthozoa. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Melithaeidae Species
Iciligorgia schrammi Duchassaing, 1870
Iciligorgia schrammi Duchassaing, 1870
Iciligorgia schrammi is the largest sea fan, found across the western Atlantic f…
Melithaea rubra (Esper, 1789)
Melithaea rubra (Esper, 1789)
Melithaea rubra is an endemic South African sea fan species that grows on reefs …
Melithaea ochracea (Linnaeus, 1758)
Melithaea ochracea (Linnaeus, 1758)
Melithaea ochracea is a gorgonian coral used in reef aquaria and the jewellery t…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Melithaeidae?
Melithaeidae animals belong to the Malacalcyonacea order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 4 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 Melithaeidae?
Melithaeidae is classified in the order Malacalcyonacea, class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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