Solitary Tube Anemone [Pachycerianthus solitarius]
Description
The Solitary Tube Anemone is a solitary species found in the tropical waters of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. It is a benthic species that burrows into the sand and is recognized by its tube that protrudes above the surface. Its body is long and slender, and its tentacles are usually brown or gray.
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 |
Tube Anemones
Cerianthidae
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| Genus |
Pachycerianthus
Pachycerianthus
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