Edwardsia islandica [Edwardsia islandica]
Description
Edwardsia islandica is a low-profile anemone that typically lives on hard bottoms, where it can be easy to miss at first glance. Underwater, it may appear as a compact, textured patch with tentacles that extend and retract depending on flow and activity. Divers in cooler waters may find it in areas with steady currents that bring food within reach.
Where To See Edwardsia islandica
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Sea Anemones
Actiniaria
|
| Family |
Tube/Coral Anemones (Edwardsiid Anemones)
Edwardsiidae
|
| Genus |
Athenerian Burrowing Anemones
Edwardsia
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