Ptychodactiaria [Ptychodactiaria]
Description
Ptychodactiaria encompasses a group of tube anemones that are less commonly known but are important for the diversity they add to marine ecosystems. These anemones are distinguished by their intricate tentacle arrangements and the ability to retract completely into their tubes when threatened. They are found in a variety of oceanic habitats, often burrowing in sandy or muddy substrates to anchor themselves.
Species

Black Sea Nettle [Ptychodactiaria nigricans]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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Order |
True Sea Anemones
Actiniaria
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Family |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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Statistics
- Species 1