Parasitic Sea Anemone

Allantactis parasitica

Parasitic Sea Anemone

True to its name, this anemone often rides on the shells of hermit crabs and snails rather than fixing to bare rock. It lives alone and ranges from shallow banks down to roughly 1,450 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Hormathiidae › Allantactis

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 100933.

FAQ

How deep does the Parasitic Sea Anemone live?
The Parasitic Sea Anemone (Allantactis parasitica) is typically found at 6–1448 m.