A marine cnidarian species belonging to the Sagartiidae family, characterized by delicate tentacular structures and soft body morphology typical of sea anemones.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Marine coastal environments, typically found in rocky substrate zones of temperate North Atlantic waters, inhabiting depths between 1-50 meters.
Ecological Role
Plays crucial role in marine ecosystem as predatory organism, providing habitat complexity and serving as prey for various marine predators.
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, gelatinous epidermis with potential color camouflage adaptations
LIMBS WINGSMultiple non-specialized tentacles used for prey capture and defense
HEAD SENSORYRadial symmetry with centralized mouth surrounded by multiple contractile tentacles equipped with cnidocytes
BODY STRUCTURECylindrical soft body with retractable tentacles, diameter ranging 3-8 cm, color variations including white, cream, and pale orange
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Lucarelli
