Violet-spotted anemone
A species of Anthostella Scientific name : Anthostella stephensoni Genus : Anthostella
Violet-spotted anemone, A species of Anthostella
Botanical name: Anthostella stephensoni
Genus: Anthostella
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Description
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The violet-spotted anemone is a medium-sized anemone of up to 12 cm in diameter. It has a smooth yellow column with randomly placed bright violet spots. Scarlet lines radiate from the mouth to 48 short blunt tentacles. Two violet spots are normally found on either side of the mouth.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Cnidarians Class
Sea anemones and corals Order
Sea anemones Family
Actiniidae Genus
Anthostella Species
Violet-spotted anemone