Red Tube Anemone [Ecamphicteis redhirsuta]
Description
Ecamphicteis redhirsuta, also known as the Red Tube Anemone, is a deep-sea species that is found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is distinguished by its red-colored tentacles and tube. This species is a sedentary filter feeder, using their tentacles to catch plankton and other small organisms from the water column. The Red Tube Anemone is also known for its ability to regenerate lost body parts.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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| Family |
Ampharetids
Ampharetidae
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| Genus |
Ecamphicteis
Ecamphicteis
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