Anemone Shrimp [Versuriga anadyomene]
Description
Anemone Shrimp is a marine species that belongs to the genus Versuriga. It is a small shrimp, usually less than 2 cm long, and is known for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones. It has a transparent body with white, red, and purple markings. The Anemone Shrimp is found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Tuamotu Islands. It feeds on plankton and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Tube Jellyfish
Rhizostomeae
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| Family |
Versuriga Jellyfish
Versurigidae
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| Genus |
Versuriga
Versuriga
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