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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Giant ball corallimorph being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Entacmaea quadricolor
- Telmatactis cricoides
- Euphyllia glabrescens
- Heliofungia actiniformis
- Catalaphyllia jardinei
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Corallimorpharia
- Family
- Corallimorphidae
- Genus
- Paracorynactis
- Species
- Paracorynactis hoplites
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