Order
Malacalcyonacea
Malacalcyonacea
8 species in this taxon
order of corals Malacalcyonacea (Malacalcyonacea) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 6 families with 8 known species. This includes the family groups Alcyoniidae, Carijoidae, Clavulariidae, Eunicellidae, Paramuriceidae, and Tubiporidae. Among its members, 3 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Anthozoa (Anthozoa).