Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Clonal anemone
Size:
Individuals can be to 2.4 inches (6 centimeters) high and 3.1 inches (8 centimeters) wide.
Diet:
These anemones catch food carried on the current! When crustaceans or other animals move by, the anemones sting the prey with cells called nematocysts on the surface of the tentacles.
Range & Habitat:
These anemones live along rocky coasts from Alaska to southern California.
Details:
The clonal anemone, also called the aggregating anemone or pink-tipped anemone, has beautiful tentacles with tips of pink, purple or other colors. They can form big groups attached to rocky surfaces.