Swimming Anemone [Halcampa]
Description
Halcampa is a genus of sea anemones within the family Halcampidae. These anemones are distinguished by their ability to swim through the water, a rare trait among anemones. They possess a long, slender body that can extend significantly, and are equipped with a set of tentacles at the top end for catching prey. They are usually found in cold waters and can vary in color. Halcampa species are solitary animals often found in sandy or muddy substrates where they hunt small invertebrates.
Species

Northern Swimming Anemone [Stomphia lyelli]
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Spotted Swimming Anemone [Stomphia ocellata]
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 |
Swimming Anemones
Halcampidae
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Statistics
- Species 2