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Brooding anemone

Species of sea anemone From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The brooding anemone, Halianthella annularis, is a species of sea anemone in the family Halcampidae,.[1][2]

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Description

The brooding anemone is a pale, fragile-looking anemone, having 24 long, transparent tentacles.[3]

Distribution

It is found only around the South African coast, from Lamberts Bay to Cape Agulhas.[2]

Ecology

This anemone is found subtidally down to at least 20m under water. It favours sheltered areas and overhangs.

Juveniles are brooded in a fold of the skin on the column of the parent.[2]

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