Orange-striped anemone [Arachnanthus nocturnus]
Description
The orange-striped anemone, also known as Arachnanthus nocturnus, is a species of tube-dwelling anemone that is primarily found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by a long, slender, cylindrical body that can reach up to 1 meter in length, and has numerous tentacles which are often colored orange. It is a nocturnal species that typically hides during the day and emerges at night to feed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Tube-dwelling Anemones
Ceriantharia
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| Family |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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| Genus |
Arachnanthus
Arachnanthus
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