Beaded Anemone [Heteractis aurora]
Description
The Beaded Anemone, also known as Aurora Anemone, is a marine species that can be found in shallow tropical waters, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. This species is known for its unique appearance, having numerous short tentacles that are often tipped with pink or purple. They can reach up to 30 cm in diameter. The Beaded Anemone is a nocturnal species, usually hiding during the day and displaying its tentacles at night for feeding.
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 |
Glass Anemones
Aulactinia
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