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Bradley's Sea Anemone

Bradley's Sea Anemone

Actinostella bradleyi

A marine cnidarian species belonging to the genus Actinostella, characterized by its delicate soft-bodied structure and sessile marine lifestyle within the Actiniidae family.

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Bradley's Sea Anemone
Bradley's Sea Anemone
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical marine environments, typically found in rocky intertidal zones, coral reef margins, and shallow coastal marine ecosystems with moderate water temperatures between 15-28°C

Ecological Role

Critical component of marine benthic ecosystems, providing microhabitat for small marine organisms, contributing to marine biodiversity, and participating in complex symbiotic relationships with other marine species

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, mucus-covered epidermis with potential coloration variations including pale yellow, light brown, or mottled patterns
  • LIMBS WINGS Multiple contractile tentacles arranged radially around oral disc, capable of extending and retracting
  • HEAD SENSORY Numerous cnidocytes (stinging cells) distributed across tentacles for capturing prey and defense
  • BODY STRUCTURE Soft, cylindrical body with a central column, typically 3-7 cm in length, featuring a prominent oral disc surrounded by retractable tentacles
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