Giant Green Anemone [Decathele gigantea]
Description
Decathele gigantea, or the Giant Green Anemone, is a species of marine anemone endemic to the Pacific coast of North America. This species is characterized by its large size and bright green color, which is a result of symbiotic algae living in the anemone's tissues. The Giant Green Anemone is a solitary species, found in intertidal zones and tide pools. It feeds on a variety of organisms, including small fish, crustaceans, and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Trichobranchids
Trichobranchidae
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| Genus |
Decathele
Decathele
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