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Actinodendron
Sign in to saveActinodendron is a genus of cnidarians belonging to the family Actinodendridae. Species in this genus—often called “tree anemones”—feature striking tentacles that branch fractally like miniature trees, a structure that enhances their predatory reach. These fascinating anemones inhabit sandy or rubble substrates across the Indo-Pacific, and some species, notably Actinodendron arboreum (the “hell’s fire anemone”), are highly venomous—their stings can inflict severe skin lesions.
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Tree anemone
Genus
- PhylumCnidaria
- ClassHexacorallia
- OrderActiniaria
- FamilyActinodendridae
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Actinodendron is a genus of cnidarians belonging to the family Actinodendridae. Species in this genus—often called “tree anemones”—feature striking tentacles that branch fractally like miniature trees, a structure that enhances their predatory reach. These fascinating anemones inhabit sandy or rubble substrates across the Indo-Pacific, and some species, notably Actinodendron arboreum (the “hell’s fire anemone”), are highly venomous—their stings can inflict severe skin lesions.
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