White Sea Anemone [Rathkea lizae]
Description
Rathkea lizae is a species of Hydrozoa found primarily in the White Sea, hence its common name. It has a white coloration and feeds on small particles in the water. This species has a unique reproductive cycle involving the release of eggs and sperm into the water, where fertilization takes place. It is a hardy species, able to survive in a variety of conditions.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Family |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Genus |
Rathkea
Rathkea
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