Red Beaded Anemone [Urticina eques]
Description
The Red Beaded Anemone, also known as the Horseman Anemone, is a large and colorful species that can reach up to 20 cm in diameter. They are typically found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of the Pacific Ocean, from Alaska to Southern California. They are known for their large, bead-like tentacles that are usually red but can also be brown, green, or blue. These anemones are solitary and sedentary, spending most of their time attached to rocks or other hard substrates.
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 |
Burrowing Anemones
Edwardsiidae
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| Genus |
Sand Anemone
Nematostella
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