Arachnanthus [Arachnanthus]

Description

Arachnanthus is a genus of tube-dwelling anemones known for their long, slender bodies and a crown of tentacles surrounding the mouth. They inhabit soft sedimentary bottoms in marine environments, extending their tentacles out of their tubes to capture plankton and small organisms for food. These anemones are notable for their tube construction, which is made from a secreted fibrous material rather than being burrowed.

Species

Orange-striped anemone [Arachnanthus nocturnus]

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Long-tentacle tube anemone [Arachnanthus oligopodus]

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Mediterranean tube anemone [Arachnanthus sarsi]

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Yellow tube anemone [Arachnanthus lilith]

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Taxonomy