Stichodactyla tapetum
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Stichodactyla tapetum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Cnidaria |
Class: | Hexacorallia |
Order: | Actiniaria |
Family: | Stichodactylidae |
Genus: | Stichodactyla |
Species: | S. tapetum
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Binomial name | |
Stichodactyla tapetum | |
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Stichodactyla tapetum, commonly known as maxi-mini carpet anemone, is a species of sea anemone in the family Stichodactylidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific area, primarily around Vietnam.
Description
S. tapetum is characterized by an oral disc covered in groups of bump like tentacles. The tentacle groups are not typically packed tightly leaving open space to see the oral disc. The tentacles have a rounded tip that is commonly green or brown. Many other colors are exhibited as well such as red, purple, and orange.
Distribution and habitat
S. tapetum is found near shores and tidepools and is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific.
References
- ^ "Stichodactyla tapetum (Hemprich & Ehrenberg in Ehrenberg, 1834)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
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- Cnidarians of the Indian Ocean
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- Animals described in 1834
- Taxa named by Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg
- Taxa named by Wilhelm Hemprich
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