Sea anemones (Actiniaria) are soft bodied animals, closely related to jellyfish. They have a foot that attaches on to rocks, seaweeds, coral reefs, and sometimes even hermit crab shells. They have a cylindrical body that encapsulates many petal like arms (tentacles) that rise up and search the surrounding water for food. They are predatory animals. Their tentacles are used to sting and capture their prey and then bring it towards the mouth. Clown-fish are well known to use anemones as their homes.
In Sydney we are lucky enough to see the Anemone Hermit Crab which are fabulous animals that have a symbiotic relationship with the anemones attached to its shell. The crab gets camouflage cover, and the anemone gets a free ride as the crab walks around the sea floor.
In Sydney we see many beautiful types of anemones, which are listed here.
In Sydney we are lucky enough to see the Anemone Hermit Crab which are fabulous animals that have a symbiotic relationship with the anemones attached to its shell. The crab gets camouflage cover, and the anemone gets a free ride as the crab walks around the sea floor.
In Sydney we see many beautiful types of anemones, which are listed here.
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