Sola Anemone [Anthopleura sola]
Description
Also known as the Sunburst Anemone, Anthopleura sola can be identified by its usually green or brown color and its large size, often reaching up to 25 cm in diameter. Unlike other Anthopleura species, it prefers to live solitary rather than in groups. It inhabits the mid to low intertidal zones, and is often found in crevices or under rocks.
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 |
Anthopleura
Anthopleura
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