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giant ball corallimorph

Paracorynactis hoplites

Classification

Paracorynactis is a genus of corallimorphs from the western Indo-West Pacific, possessing one known species; Paracorynactis hoplites. They are specialized predators of echinoderms, and are notable for preying on the destructive crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) among others. They are sometimes found in the aquarium trade.

Distribution

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