Banded tube anemone [Ceriantheomorphe smithi]
Description
The banded tube anemone, Ceriantheomorphe smithi, is a marine species found in the Indo-Pacific region. It stands out for its vibrant coloration and distinctive banded pattern. Like other species in its genus, it inhabits sandy or muddy substrates in shallow waters, where it buries itself and only exposes its tentacles. It is nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Anthoathecata
Anthoathecata
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| Family |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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| Genus |
Ceriantheomorphe
Ceriantheomorphe
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