Sand rose anemone [Sagartia elegans]
Description
Sagartia elegans, commonly known as the sand rose anemone, is a species of sea anemone in the family Sagartiidae. It is found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a solitary, aggressive species that prefers silty or sandy substrates.
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 |
Sagartia
Sagartia
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