White-Spotted Tube Anemone [Pachycerianthus insignis]
Description
Pachycerianthus insignis, or the white-spotted tube anemone, is a large species that inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of cold and temperate waters of the Pacific Ocean. This species is notable for its white spots on the tentacles and its wide geographic range. It is a solitary species that feeds on small invertebrates and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Tube-dwelling Anemones
Ceriantharia
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| Family |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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| Genus |
Pachycerianthus
Pachycerianthus
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