Edwardsia japonica [Edwardsia japonica]
Description
Edwardsia japonica can be encountered on rocky or uneven seabeds, often tucked into spots where it’s protected from strong surge. Divers may see it as a small cluster of tentacles that subtly fans out when the water is moving, creating a delicate, almost feathery look. Its behavior—opening, holding, and then drawing back—adds a quiet sense of motion to otherwise still habitats.
Where To See Edwardsia japonica
No sighting locations recorded yet.
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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