Aggregating anemone
Anthopleura elegantissima
Where at Shedd?
Polar Play Zone
| Diet | Crustaceans, organic matter, small fish |
|---|---|
| Size | Height: up to up to (6 cm); diameter: up to (5 cm) |
| Type | Corals & Anemones |
| Range | East Pacific Ocean, from Alaska to northern Mexico |
| Habitat | Rocky, semiprotected areas near the shore |
About the Aggregating anemone
The aggregating anemone is a tube-shaped animal that is crowned with tentacles. They grow in masses, as the name implies, that may be up to 20 meters in diameter with up to 100,000 animals.