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Phylum Cnidaria > Class Anthozoa > Subclass Zoantharia/Hexacorallia > Order Actiniaria
Branched-tentacle mangrove anemone
awaiting identification*
updated Apr 12
Where seen? These small anemones with branching tentacles are sometimes seen in soft mudflats near mangroves and freshwater flows, often among Petal-mouthed mangrove anemones.

Features: Diameter with tentacles expanded 2-3cm. Few transparent tentacles. Each tentacle is branched at least once ending in tapering tips, with narrow white rings where the tentacles branch or attach to the oral disk. Oral disk tiny. Body column pale with white stripes.

Kranji, Jul 09

Branched-tentacle mangrove anemones on Singapore shores

Kranji, Jun 11


Kranji, Jun 11

Kranji, Jun 11

Sembawang, Jan 12

*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
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