Stichodactyla [Stichodactyla]

Stichodactyla
Description

Stichodactyla anemones are typically found attached to the substrate, where their tentacles form a textured, sometimes carpet-like surface. Divers may observe them swaying in the flow, with their tentacles ready to capture small prey as water moves past.

Species
Giant Anemone
Giant Anemone

Stichodactyla gigantea

Taxonomy
Phylum Cnidarians
Cnidaria
Class Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
Order Sea Anemones
Actiniaria
Family Stichodactylid Sea Anemones
Stichodactylidae
Statistics
  • Species 1