Cracked Anemone [Anthopleura fissipuncta]
Description
This species is characterized by a brown or green coloration with a diameter of up to 15 cm. It is found in the intertidal zone on rocky shores. The Cracked Anemone is named for the distinctive fissures that appear in the pedal disc.
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 |
Saddle Anemones
Sagartiidae
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| Genus |
Anthopleura
Anthopleura
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