Snakelocks Anemone

Anemonia viridis

Explore the Snakelocks Anemone (Anemonia viridis) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Snakelocks Anemone is a tidepool and shallow-coastal sea anemone found around European and African shores. Its long tentacles contain stinging cells for catching prey, and symbiotic algae in its tissues can supplement its nutrition in sunlight.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Cnidarians › Corals and sea anemones › Actiniaria › Actiniidae › Anemonia

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Africa, Europe

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Snakelocks anemones often keep symbiotic algae in their tentacles, which can give them green or brown colours.