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Bulb Tentacle Sea Anemone

Bulb Tentacle Sea Anemone

Entacmaea quadricolor

A marine cnidarian species belonging to the order Actiniaria, characterized by vibrant color morphs and distinctive tentacular structures. Found in tropical and subtropical coral reef ecosystems, this sea anemone is known for its symbiotic relationships with various marine organisms.

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Bulb Tentacle Sea Anemone
Bulb Tentacle Sea Anemone
Bulb Tentacle Sea Anemone
Bulb Tentacle Sea Anemone
Bulb Tentacle Sea Anemone
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical marine coral reef environments, typically at depths ranging from 1-30 meters, with preference for rocky substrates and coral formations in the Indo-Pacific region.

Ecological Role

Critical symbiotic organism in marine ecosystems, providing habitat and protection for clownfish species, contributing to reef biodiversity, and serving as an important component of coral reef trophic networks.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, gelatinous external layer with mucus-secreting capabilities for protection and surface adhesion
  • LIMBS WINGS Multiple tentacles varying in length 3-10 cm, often displaying vibrant colors including red, green, and brown
  • HEAD SENSORY Radial symmetry with numerous cnidocytes (stinging cells) distributed across tentacular surfaces for prey capture and defense
  • BODY STRUCTURE Cylindrical column with expanded oral disk, capable of expanding and contracting, diameter ranges 10-25 cm, with prominent bulbous tentacles arranged in concentric rings
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
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