White-spotted sea anemone [Arachnactis albopunctata]
Description
The white-spotted sea anemone is a species of deep-sea anemone. It is found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The species is characterised by small white dots along the body and tentacles. It can grow up to 10 centimeters in diameter. It feeds on small fish and plankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Anthoathecata
Anthoathecata
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| Family |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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| Genus |
Arachnactis
Arachnactis
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