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Brooding anemone

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Kingdom
  
Class
  
Anthozoa

Order
  
Actiniaria

Scientific name
  
Halianthella annularis

Phylum
  
Subclass
  
Family
  
Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Epiactis prolifera, Epiactis, Cribrinopsis fernaldi, Starburst Anemone, Mottled anemone

The brooding anemone, Halianthella annularis, is a species of sea anemone in the family Halcampidae,.

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Description

The brooding anemone is a pale, fragile-looking anemone, having 24 long, transparent tentacles.

Distribution

It is found only around the South African coast, from Lamberts Bay to Cape Agulhas.

Ecology

This anemone is found subtidally down to at least 20m under water. It favours sheltered areas and overhangs.

Juveniles are brooded in a fold of the skin on the column of the parent.

References

Brooding anemone Wikipedia


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