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Buried Sea Anemone

Buried Sea Anemone

Anthopleura artemisia

A marine cnidarian species belonging to the genus Anthopleura, characterized by its unique habitat adaptation and soft-bodied structure typical of sea anemones.

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Buried Sea Anemone
Buried Sea Anemone
Buried Sea Anemone
Buried Sea Anemone
Buried Sea Anemone
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Intertidal and subtidal zones along the Pacific Coast of North America, often found partially buried in sandy or rocky substrates with moderate wave exposure

Ecological Role

Plays a critical role in marine ecosystem biodiversity, serving as a micro-habitat for small marine organisms and participating in complex marine food webs

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, translucent to pale green or brownish epidermis with symbiotic algae potentially embedded in tissues
  • LIMBS WINGS Possesses numerous retractable tentacles surrounding the oral disc, used for prey capture and feeding
  • HEAD SENSORY Contains numerous cnidocytes (stinging cells) around oral disc and body column for capturing prey and defense
  • BODY STRUCTURE Cylindrical soft-bodied cnidarian with a central column and prominent oral disc, typically 5-10 cm in length, capable of expanding and contracting
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Mr. Wolf
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Related Species in Actiniidae