Yellow tube anemone [Arachnanthus lilith]
Description
Arachnanthus lilith, also known as the yellow tube anemone, is a marine species found in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is characterized by its yellow-colored tentacles, which can reach up to 50 cm in length. This species usually lives in sandy or muddy substrates, where it buries itself and uses its tentacles to capture prey.
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 |
Arachnanthus
Arachnanthus
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