Deep-sea Anemone [Arabellona duchassaingi]
Description
The Arabellona duchassaingi, also known as the Deep-sea Anemone, is a species of sea anemone that inhabits the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. This species is adapted to life in dark, high-pressure environments and is often found in deep-sea trenches. It has a cylindrical body and long tentacles, which it uses to capture prey. The Deep-sea Anemone feeds on a range of small marine organisms, including crustaceans and fish. Despite its deep-sea habitat, it is known to be bioluminescent, producing light to attract prey and deter predators.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
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| Family |
Scoletids
Oenonidae
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| Genus |
Arabellona
Arabellona
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