Cold-water Cushion Anemone [Cribrinopsis albopunctata]
Description
The Cold-water Cushion Anemone is a small to medium sized anemone, reaching up to 10 cm in diameter. It is typically found in colder waters, often in rocky areas with strong currents. The color can range from white to orange, and it features white warts along the body. The tentacles are typically transparent with white spots, and the anemone is known to retract its tentacles when disturbed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
True Sea Anemones
Actiniaria
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| Family |
Strawberry Anemones
Actinostolidae
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| Genus |
Cold-water Cushion Anemones
Boloceropsis
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