It belongs to the phylum Cnidaria. The distinguishing feature of cnidarians is nematocysts, specialized venomous organs that the animals use mainly for capturing prey and protecting themselves from predators. There are over one thousand species of sea anemone reported worldwide and of which 40...
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Shrimp, insects, crabs, and spiders are classified as which phylum? Phylum Arthropoda belongs to kingdom Animalia. State two characteristics of phylum Arthropoda? Earthworms belong to which phylum of animals? A. Annelida B. Nematoda C. C...
Sea anemones are among the most diverse and successful members of the (Phylum: Cnidaria, Class: Anthozoan) subclass Hexacorallia, occupying benthic marine habitats across all depths and latitudes. Many species of sea anemones inhabit rocky shores, especially where there is tide pools in which ...
Thus, although there is no information about the coloration pattern of these preserved polyps, we agree with the previous identifica- tion that this specimen belongs to Z. pulchellus. Conclusions Based on the current taxonomic status and the general distribution patterns of the 47 species documented...