Cylinder Anemone

Cerianthus Membranaceus

< 40 cm
Max diameter
1–40 m
Depth
Common
Rarity
Habitats

Sandy & muddy bottom

Cavities & crevices
Regions

Mediterranean Sea, Temperate Atlantic

About

Overview

The Cylinder Anemone (Cerianthus membranaceus) is a large, solitary cnidarian known for its distinctive tube-dwelling lifestyle. Unlike many other anemones, it resides within a protective, mucus-based tube that it constructs and buries into soft substrates like sand or silt.

Distribution

Based on iNaturalist community observations

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