Glass Anemones [Aulactinia]

Description

Aulactinia is a genus of sea anemones, commonly called glass anemones due to their translucent bodies that can resemble glass or ice. These anemones are typically small, with a delicate structure, and are found attached to substrates such as rocks or shells in various marine environments. They capture small prey with their tentacles, which can extend significantly from their body. Aulactinia species are admired for their beauty and play a role in the aesthetic and ecological value of marine habitats.

Species
Beaded Anemone
Beaded Anemone [Heteractis aurora]
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Magnificent Sea Anemone
Magnificent Sea Anemone [Heteractis magnifica]
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Sebae Anemone
Sebae Anemone [Heteractis malu]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order True Sea Anemones
Actiniaria
Family Beadlet Anemones
Actiniidae
Statistics
  • Species 3