Tube-dwelling Anemone [Ecamphicteis michaelsarsi]
Description
Ecamphicteis michaelsarsi is a species of tube-dwelling anemones that inhabits the deep sea. It is characterized by a soft, elongated body enclosed in a tube made of sediment particles. The body is crowned with a ring of tentacles that are used for feeding and respiration. This species is known for its unique reproductive strategy, where it reproduces asexually by budding.
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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