Mushroom Sea Anemone [Phymactis clematis]
Description
The Mushroom Sea Anemone, also known as the Frilled Anemone, is a common marine species found along the coasts of South America. It features a large, round oral disc that resembles a mushroom, hence its common name. The color varies from brown to green, often with a mottled appearance. It is typically found in rock pools and on rocky shores, where it feeds on detritus and small invertebrates.
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 |
Saddle Anemones
Sagartiidae
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| Genus |
Phymactis
Phymactis
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