Carlgren’s Actinothoe [Actinothoe carlgreni]
Description
Actinothoe carlgreni can be found in benthic areas where it blends into the surrounding substrate. Underwater, divers may notice its tentacles extending outward in short bursts or steady waves, making it look like a small, living fan anchored to the seafloor.
Where To See Carlgren’s Actinothoe
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Sea Anemones
Actiniaria
|
| Family |
Beadlet & Carpet Anemones (Sagartiidae)
Sagartiidae
|
| Genus |
Thenarian Burrowing Anemones
Actinothoe
|
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