Ochre Anemone [Urticina columbiana]
Description
The Ochre Anemone, Urticina columbiana, is a species of sea anemone native to the northeastern Pacific Ocean. The column is usually reddish-brown or ochre and covered in small white tubercles, while the tentacles can be red, orange, or brown. This species is found in rocky intertidal and subtidal habitats, often partially buried in sand or gravel. It feeds primarily on small fish and 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 |
Beadlet Anemones
Actiniidae
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| Genus |
Dahlia Anemones
Tealia
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