A marine cnidarian species characterized by vibrant green tentacles, found in Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal environments. Belongs to the Actiniidae family of sea anemones, with a soft, cylindrical body capable of attaching to rocky substrates.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Rocky intertidal zones and subtidal areas of Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Atlantic Ocean, typically at depths between 0-30 meters, often associated with rocky reefs and algal zones
Ecological Role
Critical component of marine ecosystem, providing habitat and shelter for small marine organisms, engaging in symbiotic relationships with algae and serving as prey and predator in marine food webs
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Smooth, gelatinous epidermis with photosynthetic symbiotic algae
- LIMBS WINGS Multiple (30-50) slender, motile tentacles surrounding central mouth
- HEAD SENSORY Radially arranged tentacles with cnidocytes for capturing prey and defense
- BODY STRUCTURE Soft, columnar body with adhesive base, typically 10-15 cm in height, green to greenish-blue color with long, flexible tentacles
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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