Lesser Sea Anemone [Parovactis lesseri]
Description
Parovactis lesseri, commonly known as the Lesser Sea Anemone, is a species of sea anemone in the family Actiniidae. The species is found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a sessile, solitary animal that attaches itself to hard substrates using an adhesive foot. The body is cylindrical in shape, with a crown of tentacles surrounding a central mouth. The tentacles are used to capture prey, which typically includes small fish and invertebrates. This species typically exhibits a color range from red to brown.
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 |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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| Genus |
Parovactis
Parovactis
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