Abstract
In this study, we performed a bibliographical review examining the scientific literature on “feeding in Anthozoa” for the period from 1890 to 2019, using the scientific database Google Scholar, supplemented with additional literature. This study categorized published scientific papers on this topic by decade of publication, target taxa, variability of species studied in each order and main themes studied. As a result, 153 studies were found, and based on their content, it was observed that within Anthozoa, there has been a concentration of feeding studies on species in the orders Actiniaria (Hexacorallia), Scleractinia (Hexacorallia), and Alcyonacea (Octocorallia). This indicates that the other remaining orders of the group have been comparatively neglected with regards to their feeding aspects. Therefore, as data on feeding in some groups of Anthozoa are scarce, studies need to be carried out to fill the gaps that permeate this important benthic group, in order to better understand their ecology.
Highlights
The phylum Cnidaria is comprised of three major clades: Anthozoa, Endocnidozoa and Medusozoa [1]
The distinction between these clades is supported by anatomy, life history, genome structure and phylogenetics
The class Anthozoa is considered the largest group in Cnidaria, with at least 7200 described species [1]
Summary
The phylum Cnidaria is comprised of three major clades: Anthozoa, Endocnidozoa and Medusozoa [1]. The distinction between these clades is supported by anatomy, life history, genome structure and phylogenetics. The class Anthozoa is considered the largest group in Cnidaria, with at least 7200 described species [1]. The representatives of this group have polypoid forms without a medusa stage in their life cycle, and are solitary or colonial [2,3]. Studies of this topic in the Anthozoa are much more limited [5]. This may be because most studies on anthozoan species have been more focused on their ecology and preservation, especially in coral reef ecosystems [6]
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