Biology:Korsaranthus natalensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Actiniaria |
| Family: | Actiniidae |
| Genus: | Korsaranthus Riemann-Zurneck, 1999 |
| Species: | K. natalensis
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| Korsaranthus natalensis (Carlgren, 1938)
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Korsaranthus natalensis, commonly known as the spinnaker anemone or the candy-striped anemone, is a species of sea anemone in the family Actiniidae.[1] It is the only member of its genus.
Description
The spinnaker anemone is a medium-sized anemone of up to 10 cm in diameter. It is a vividly coloured red and white striped anemone. Its column has fine striping. It has about 50 broadly striped tentacles. Red and pink lines radiate outwards from its mouth. It has a walking disc which is red with white striping.[2]
Distribution
The spinnaker anemone is endemic to the South Africa n coast, where it is found from False Bay to Durban. It inhabits waters from 10 m to at least 30 m in depth.
Ecology
This is a rare anemone. It is mobile and may be observed, when not attached to the reef, using its parachute-like walking disc to sail to new locations. It preys on octocorals.[2]
References
Wikidata ☰ Q2483001 entry
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