Anemones

Sea anemones are polyps that attach to surfaces with an adhesive foot, called a basal disc, with a column shaped body ending in an oral disc. They can have anywhere from a dozen to a few hundred tentacles.

Diet

Some feed on tiny plankton, and others feed on fish.

Size

Range

Anemones are found in all marine habitats.

Population Status

Not threatened

Predators

Depending on the species, fish will opportunistically feed on anemones.

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