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Beaded sea anemone

Scientific name: Heteractis aurora

Size: About 9.8 inches, up to 15.7 inches

Color: Tentacles brown or purple-brown or cream-white on the outside

Distinguishing feature: Tentacles of 1.2 to 2 inches with constrictions that gives the appearance of a string of pearls. Two rows of tentacles, one internal and one external.

Where did we see it: Maldives, Raja Ampat

Beaded sea anemone of Maldives

Beaded sea anemone

Scientific name: Heteractis aurora

Size: About 9.8 inches, up to 15.7 inches

Color: Tentacles brown or purple-brown or cream-white on the outside

Distinguishing feature: Tentacles of 1.2 to 2 inches with constrictions that gives the appearance of a string of pearls. Two rows of tentacles, one internal and one external.

Where did we see it: Maldives, Raja Ampat

In detail

This anemone retracts into the sand if it's disturbed.

8 species of clown fish can live in this anemone.

The different species of Sea ​​anemone we have seen

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