Cerianthus [Cerianthus]

Description

Cerianthus is a well-known genus within Cerianthidae, comprising tube anemones that are widely distributed in marine environments. These anemones are characterized by their long, tube-shaped bodies and a crown of numerous tentacles that they use for both feeding and defense. They secrete and live within a long, slender tube made of mucous and sediment particles. Cerianthus species are versatile feeders, preying on small organisms that come into contact with their tentacles.

Species

Northern Cerianthid [Cerianthus borealis]

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