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    Anemones

    Class Name

    Anthozoa

    Size

    Up to around 1m in diameter

    Characteristics

    • Single polyp

    • Slit-like mouth surrounded by tentacles

    • Tentacles bear a variety of nematocysts

    • Pedal disc allows attachment to substrate and some movement

    Threats

    None known

    Did you know?

    
Although anemones are well known from their relationship with anemone fish, only about 10 of the 1000 known species of anemone provide a safe place for these fish.

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