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Brooding Anemone

Brooding Anemone

Epiactis prolifera

Marine sea anemone species endemic to the west coast of North America, characterized by its unique reproductive strategy of brooding offspring directly on the parent's body

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Brooding Anemone
Brooding Anemone
Brooding Anemone
Brooding Anemone
Brooding Anemone
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Intertidal and subtidal rocky coastal zones along the Pacific Coast of North America, typically found between 0-50 meters depth in cold to temperate marine environments

Ecological Role

Critical component of rocky shoreline ecosystems, providing habitat and shelter for small marine organisms while serving as prey for predatory marine species

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, gelatinous external body wall with adhesive base for substrate attachment
  • LIMBS WINGS Multiple contractile tentacles used for prey capture and defense
  • HEAD SENSORY Radial symmetry with numerous tactile and chemosensory tentacles capable of detecting environmental stimuli
  • BODY STRUCTURE Soft-bodied cnidarian with circular base, columnar body, and numerous retractable tentacles surrounding central mouth, typically 3-10 cm in total height
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: NPS Photo
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