The plumose anemone can be identified from other anemones by the long column body topped by a plumage of tentacles on the top. As they anemone moves along rock they leave behind small pieces of tissue. This can then grow into a whole new anemone!
(Metridium senile)
The plumose anemone can be identified from other anemones by the long column body topped by a plumage of tentacles on the top. As they anemone moves along rock they leave behind small pieces of tissue. This can then grow into a whole new anemone!
Habitat
rocky habitats, wreck and reefs
Depth
50-300m
Diet
small crustacea - copepods and amphipods, zooplankton (fish & crab larvae etc.), detritus
Length
up to 30cm tall (some members of the same family can grow up to 1m tall)
Lifespan
10 yrs+ (although thought to live a lot longer - just data deficient) Some members of the family living centuries
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated (NE)
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