Kingdom Animalia Class Anthozoa Order Actiniaria Rank Species | Phylum Cnidaria Subclass Hexacorallia Family Actiniidae | |
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Epiactis thompsoni, the red-striped anemone, is a species of marine invertebrate in the family Actiniidae, found in New Zealand and South Australia.
Description and habitat
The red-striped anemone is relatively large (up to 75mm) with the pedal disc protruding at the base, diameter up to 45mm. Red and white stripes run vertically up the body, the white sometimes turning a strong yellow near the elevated mouth. The 60 or so tentacles are arranged in 3 whorls, are usually white with a mauve tip and can be up to 25mm long. Habits rock pools around the low tide mark, adhering to stones and boulders. Broods its young.
References
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