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Pacific anemone

Scientific Name: Anemone multifida var. multifida

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

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Anthopleura elegantissima, Anemone multifida, and Other Anemones

This page explores several species of anemones, including Anthopleura elegantissima, Anemone multifida, and other related species found in various environments.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some anemones can fight each other for territory.
  • Anemones can host shrimp and fish.
  • Some anemones eat fish.
  • Some anemones are considered pests in aquariums.

Scientific Names and Common Names

  • Anthopleura elegantissima: Known as the aggregating anemone or clonal species of sea anemone.
  • Anemone multifida: Referred to as Pacific anemone, Red windflower, Early thimbleweed, or Cut-leaf anemone.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) - specifically for Anemone multifida.
  • Synonyms/Variations: Anemone multifida var. tetonensis (Porter ex Britton) C.L. Hitchc.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Anthopleura elegantissima is abundant along rocky Pacific coasts.
  • Anemone multifida grows on mountain tops through much of North America and even Chile.
  • Other anemone species are found in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Many anemones prefer protected coastal habitats and reefs.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Anthopleura elegantissima: Each animal is about 2-3.
  • Anemone multifida: Grows on mountain tops.
  • Green surf anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) can grow up to 30 cm in diameter.
  • Anemone occidentalis has an erect stem that lengthens to 20 inches or more in seed.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Sea anemones have a symbiotic relationship with anemone fishes.
  • They serve as hosts to Leander shrimp (e.g., L. tenuicornis).
  • Pacific Clown Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) are found on coral and rocky reefs in sea anemones.
  • Some anemones eat sea urchins, small fish, crabs, and mussels.
  • Aphelenchoides fragariae is a pest of various plants including anemone.

Quirky Facts

  • Some sea anemones can fight each other for territory.
  • Corals and anemones are often mistaken for plants, but they are animals.

Further Information

  • ResearchGate: The professional network for scientists, contains information on the symbiosis between Indo-Pacific anemone fishes and sea anemones.