Inflatella's Sea Anemone [Inflatella pellicula]
Description
Inflatella pellicula, commonly known as Inflatella's Sea Anemone, belongs to the family Actiniidae. This species is primarily found in the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The species is characterized by its relatively small size, with an average diameter of about 1cm. The polyps of Inflatella pellicula are short and wide, and they typically have a pale, translucent color. The species is known for its unique behavior of inflating and deflating its body as a response to environmental changes or threats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
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| Family |
Raspailiidae
Raspailiidae
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| Genus |
Inflatella
Inflatella
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