Warty Sea Anemone [Nausithoe werneri]
Description
Nausithoe werneri, or the Warty Sea Anemone, is a species of sea anemone that is typically found living on coral reefs in deep waters. This species is known for its warty, lumpy appearance, and typically measures between 1 and 3 cm in diameter. The Warty Sea Anemone is unique among sea anemones in that it has the ability to reproduce asexually, forming colonies of genetically identical individuals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Coronate Jellyfish
Coronatae
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| Family |
Crowned Jellies
Coronidae
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| Genus |
Nausithoe
Nausithoe
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