Mud-dwelling Anemone [Ceriantheomorphe amboinensis]
Description
Also known as the tube anemone, this species is commonly found in the Pacific ocean, particularly around Indonesia. It prefers to live buried in the mud or sand and is recognized by its long, slender tentacles which are usually a combination of pink, white, and brown. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on small fish and plankton.
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 |
Ceriantheomorphe
Ceriantheomorphe
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