Giant Deep-sea Anemone [Boloceroides mcmurrichi]
Description
Boloceroides mcmurrichi, commonly known as the Giant Deep-sea Anemone, is a species of sea anemones found in deep sea environments. This species is known for its large size, reaching up to a meter in diameter. It has a columnar body with a wide oral disk, surrounded by numerous tentacles. It is typically found attached to hard surfaces in the deep sea, where it feeds on passing organisms. This species is usually found in solitary, but occasional clusters may form. Its coloration is generally pale, with darker tones in the oral disk and 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 |
Strawberry Anemones
Actinostolidae
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| Genus |
Giant Deep-sea Anemones
Bathyphellia
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