| Cerianthus | |
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| Cerianthus membranaceus | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Subclass: | Ceriantharia |
| Order: | Spirularia |
| Family: | Cerianthidae |
| Genus: | Cerianthus Delle Chiaje, 1830[1] |
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Cerianthus is a genus of tube-dwelling anemones in the family Cerianthidae. Members of the genus are found worldwide. They are predators, scavengers and omnivores.[2]
- ^ van der Land, Jacob (2012). Molodtsova T, Stampar SN (eds.). "Cerianthus Delle Chiaje, 1830". World list of Ceriantharia. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2012-06-30.
- ^ Friese, U. Erich (1973). Marine Invertebrates. TFH Publications. p. 163. ISBN 0-87666-105-3.