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Phyllodiscus semoni (Mimic Anemone)
Scientific name: Phyllodiscus semoni

Taxonomy: Kingdom Animalia → Phylum Cnidaria → Class Anthozoa → Subclass Hexacorallia → Order Actiniaria → Suborder Enthemonae → Superfamily Metridioidea → Family Aliciidae → Genus Phyllodiscus

Common name: Mimic Anemone
Locations: Indo-Pacific
Group: Marine LifeInvertebratesAnemones

The feeding tentacles at top emerge at night. At which point, the whole thing may be pulsing gently.

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Phyllodiscus semoni (Mimic Anemone)
Phyllodiscus semoni (Mimic Anemone)
Phyllodiscus semoni (Mimic Anemone)
Phyllodiscus semoni (Mimic Anemone)
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