Tube-dwelling anemone
Cerianthus sp.
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Small invertebrates, plankton |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 24 inches (60 cm) |
| Type | Corals & Anemones |
| Range | Widely varies |
| Habitat | Soft seabeds in tropical, subtropical seas |
About the Tube-dwelling anemone
This ancient sea creature might look like a sea anemone but they are distant relatives. They live partially buried underground in a leather-like tube formed through old stinging cells.