Sebae Anemone [Heteractis malu]
Description
The Sebae Anemone, also known as the Leathery Sea Anemone, is a small to medium-sized anemone found in the Indo-Pacific region. They are usually tan to brown in color, with a rough texture. The Sebae Anemone is known for its unique behavior of inflating and deflating rapidly when disturbed. This species inhabits sandy substrates in lagoons and close to reef environments.
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 |
Glass Anemones
Aulactinia
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