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The sea anemone benefits from the products of the algae's photosynthesis, namely oxygen and food in the form of glycerol, glucose and alanine; the algae in turn are assured a reliable exposure to sunlight and protection from micro-feeders, which the sea anemones actively maintain. The algae also benefit by being protected by the sea anemone's ...
These sea anemones exclusively reside within the shallow waters of the tropical Indo-Pacific area and are in the main family of sea anemones that hosts several varieties of clownfishes. [1] Most sea anemone species are harmless to humans, but at least some Stichodactyla are highly venomous and their sting may cause anaphylactic shock and organ ...
Most sea anemone species are harmless to humans, but A. arboreum is highly venomous and its sting can cause severe skin ulcers (as also suggested by its alternative name, hell's fire anemone). [5] [6]
Located along the eastern coast of the U.S., with a few introduced populations scattered along the western U.S. coast and the southeast coast of Britain, this sea anemone is a member of the sea ...
Phyllodiscus is a monotypic genus of sea anemones in the family Aliciidae. The only species is Phyllodiscus semoni, commonly known as the night anemone, which is native to shallow seas in the central Indo-West Pacific, such as Indonesia, the Philippines and southern Japan. It is venomous and can cause a painful, long-lasting sting to humans.
The sea anemones are attached to the ocean floor or submarine canyons by their flexible stems. The anemones vary in size and can reach up to a foot across. How the Tentacles Capture Prey.
Dofleinia armata, commonly known as the striped anemone or armed anemone, [2] is a species of sea anemone in the family Actiniidae. [1] It is the only species in the genus Dofleinia . [ 3 ]
Spiders probably can, clams cannot and sea anemones can't either but they do have "awful burps," according to the spreadsheet. Even with this new wealth of information, you might be pondering the ...