| Rhodactis howesii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Corallimorpharia |
| Family: | Discosomidae |
| Genus: | Rhodactis |
| Species: | R. howesii
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhodactis howesii Saville-Kent, 1893[1]
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Rhodactis howesii is a species of marine cnidarian in the order Corallimorpharia, a sea anemone-like corallimorph found on reefs in tropical regions of the Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the green fuzzy mushroom, elephant ear mushroom coral, giant anemone, giant mushroom anemone and giant cup mushroom.[2] This species is toxic when eaten raw and ingestion can cause fatal poisoning.[3]
- ^ Fautin, D. (2010). "Rhodactis howesii Saville-Kent, 1893". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
- ^ Animal-World: Green Fuzzy Mushroom
- ^ Observations on the Toxic Sea Anemone, Rhodactis howesii (Coelenterata)