Beadlet Anemone [Actinia equina]
Description
The Beadlet Anemone is a common sea anemone found on rocky shores around all coasts of the UK. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of conditions. This anemone has short tentacles and a bright red, brown, green or orange body. When the tide is out, they pull in their tentacles completely, looking like a blob of jelly. They feed on small invertebrates and algae.
Taxonomy
| 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 |
Beadlet Anemones
Actiniidae
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| Genus |
Beadlet Anemones
Actinia
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