Anemones
Class Name
Anthozoa
Size
Up to around 1m in diameter
Characteristics
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Single polyp
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Slit-like mouth surrounded by tentacles
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Tentacles bear a variety of nematocysts
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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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