Anatomy
Where is the mouth of the strawberry anemone located?
Located at the center of the oral disc, the mouth leads to the gastrovascular cavity where digestion occurs.
True or False: The strawberry anemone is more closely related to corals than they are to actual anemones.
True
What do strawberry anemones eat?
Plankton, small invertebrates/crustaceans, fish larvae
True or False: Strawberry anemones contribute positively to marine biodiversity by providing shelter for other organisms.
True – They enhance biodiversity by offering habitat and protection for various marine species.
What is the class of the Strawberry Anemone
Anthozoa
How does the strawberry anemone reproduce?
They can reproduce both sexually and asexually, with specialized structures involved in both processes.
True or False: Strawberry anemones have short, thick, stinging tentacles
True they have short, thick, stinging, tentacles.
Is the strawberry anemone a sociable species?
Yes, they are a colonial organism with colonies that can reach lengths of up to 66 feet
What kind of environment are strawberry anemone found in?
Lower shores and the sublittoral zone
What is the order of the Strawberry Anemone
Actiniaria
How tall is the strawberry anemone?
2.5cm
What correctly describes the Strawberry Anemone's tentacles/body
Semi Transparent
Actinia fragacea is a territorial anemone. How does it defend its territory from other species?
They use their stinging cells (cnidocytes) to fight off other anemones
How does strawberry anemones create complex structures?
Strawberry anemones can create complex structures that enhance habitat complexity, benefiting other species.
What is the family of the Strawberry Anemone
Corallimorpharia
What is the weather in which the strawberry anemones live?
Warm water, moderate light exposure.
True or False: The strawberry anemone shares a common name with another species of anemone, Corynactis californica.
True
Where are strawberry anemones found in their environments?
They are found on rocks/boulders but can also be found semi-immersed in the sand
What is the conservation status of the strawberry anemone?
Common/least concern
What is the phylum of the Strawberry Anemone
Cnidaria
True or False: The tentacles of the anemone have stingers
True they have specialized stinging cells called nematocysts. These tentacles are used for capturing prey and for defense.
True or False: The strawberry anemone is primarily found in freshwater habitats.
False – Strawberry anemones are marine organisms found in saltwater environments.
How do strawberry anemones catch their prey?
They sting them with their tentacles
What environmental disturbances are impacting sea anemones the most?
Ocean warming/climate change, pollution, habitat destruction
What is the genus of the Strawberry Anemone
Urticina