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Phylum Cnidaria > Class Anthozoa > Subclass Zoantharia/Hexacorallia > Order Actiniaria
Polka dot sea anemone
Awaiting identification*
updated Mar 13
Where seen? This small sea anemone with large polka dots on its body column is sometimes seen in seagrass meadows.

Features: Diameter 3-4cm with tentacles expanded. Many tentacles, tapering translucent with tiny white spots. Body column short translucent with large white edged circular spots. Broad foot which it uses to cling onto seagrass blades.

Changi, Jun 08


Changi, Jul 12

Polka dot sea anemones on Singapore shores

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*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
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