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Kingdom | Animalia | |
Phylum | Cnidaria | |
Class | Anthozoa | |
Order | Actiniaria |
Sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria. They are named for the anemone, a terrestrial flower. Sea anemones are classified in the phylum Cnidaria, class Anthozoa, subclass Zoantharia.
Anthozoa often have large polyps that allow for digestion of larger prey and also lack a medusa stage. As cnidarians, sea anemones are related to corals, jellyfish, tube-dwelling anemones, and Hydra.
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Marine | Marine Habitats • Aquariums • Global Oceans • Ocean Weather
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Vertebrate | Fishes • Mammals • Reptiles • Amphibians • Cartilaginous Fishes • Sharks
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Invertebrate | Arthropod • Mollusca • Echinoderms • Cnidaria
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Conservation Status | Critically Endangered • Endangered • Near Threatened • Vulnerable • Least Concern • Data Deficient • Not Evaluated |