Actinothoe sphyrodeta
Actinothoe sphyrodeta | |
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In Santander (Spain) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Cnidaria |
Class: | Hexacorallia |
Order: | Actiniaria |
Family: | Sagartiidae |
Genus: | Actinothoe |
Species: | A. sphyrodeta
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Binomial name | |
Actinothoe sphyrodeta | |
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Actinothoe sphyrodeta, the sandalled anemone,[2] is a small sea anemone in the family Sagartiidae. It is native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and is common on the north, west and south coasts of Britain. It is usually grey or whitish but may have an orange oral disc. The translucent white tentacles that grow around the edge of the oral disc can number up to 120.
Description
Actinothoe sphyrodeta is a small, delicate sea anemone. The base can grow to a diameter of about 1 cm (0.4 in) and the anemone often appears plump and squat, but the column can be extended to a length of 3 cm (1.2 in), and the oral disc expanded to a diameter of 2 cm (0.8 in). The column is smooth, and has a number of
Distribution and habitat
Actinothoe sphyrodeta is common around the
Ecology
Actinothoe sphyrodeta reproduces by longitudinal fission.[6]: 133 The base lengthens in one plane, the two halves of the base move apart and the tissue between them tears; often base and oral disc rupture first. The two resulting fragments may be of unequal size but both normally have part of the base, throat, oral disc and ring of tentacles. The wounds heal and two new individuals are formed.[6] This sea anemone is often found living in association with the jewel anemone (Corynactis viridis), and the Devonshire cup coral (Caryophyllia smithii).[5]
References
- ^ a b Fautin, Daphne (2018). "Actinothoe sphyrodeta (Gosse, 1858)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Actinothoe sphyrodeta (Gosse, 1858): Sandalled anemone". NBN Atlas. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ISBN 978-0-521-04862-0.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-19-954944-3.
- ^ a b "Sandalled anemone (Actinothoe sphyrodeta)". MarLIN (The Marine Life Information Network). Retrieved 11 September 2018.
- ^ .
External links
- Photos of Actinothoe sphyrodeta on Sealife Collection