Giant Tube Anemone [Cerianthus filiformis]
Description
This species is commonly known as the Giant Tube Anemone. It possesses a long, slender, cylindrical body that is often brightly colored. It resides in a self-made tube in the sand, peaking out to feed on small fish and plankton. It can be found in tropical waters worldwide, but is most commonly found in the Pacific Ocean.
Where To See Giant Tube Anemone
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Ceriantharian Anemones
Ceriantharia
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| Family |
Tube-Dwelling Anemones
Cerianthidae
|
| Genus |
Ceriantharian Anemones
Cerianthus
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