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.