Clonal Plumose Anemone
Metridium senile
- Group: Anemone
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 5 cm
When trouble comes, the plumose anemone fires out white threads loaded with stinging cells. It clings to mussels, rocks, and other hard surfaces in shallow water down to about 20 metres, crowning itself with a soft feathery mass of fine tentacles.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Metridiidae › Metridium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 100982.
FAQ
- How deep does the Clonal Plumose Anemone live?
- The Clonal Plumose Anemone (Metridium senile) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Clonal Plumose Anemone get?
- The Clonal Plumose Anemone grows to about 5 cm.