Clonal Anemone
Anthopleura elegantissima
- Group: Anemone
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
This anemone clones itself into dense carpets, spreading across rocks and pier pilings from the intertidal into shallow subtidal water. Neighbouring clones of different colonies will press their stinging tentacles against each other along clear battle lines, and it is harmless to people.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Cnidaria › Hexacorallia › Actiniaria › Actiniidae › Anthopleura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283347.
FAQ
- Is the Clonal Anemone dangerous to divers?
- The Clonal Anemone is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Clonal Anemone get?
- The Clonal Anemone grows to about 8 cm.