Giant Caribbean Sea Anemone [Condylactis gigantea]
Description
The Giant Caribbean Sea Anemone is a large anemone species that is found throughout the Caribbean Sea. It has a wide range of color variations, but is most commonly found with a white or light tan base and purple tips. These anemones typically live in shallow waters and are often found in coral reefs, where they anchor themselves to the substrate with their pedal disc. They are carnivorous and feed on small fish and shrimp, which they catch with their tentacles.
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 |
Tube Anemones
Anthopleura
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