Actinothoe ignea [Actinothoe ignea]
Description
Actinothoe ignea is typically encountered as a vivid, flame-like anemone form that can stand out against darker rock. Underwater, its tentacles extend and retract slightly as water flow changes, creating a dynamic display even in calm conditions. Divers often notice it more by its color and tentacle shape than by size.
Where To See Actinothoe ignea
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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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