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Created 12/17/2022

Family Actinodendridae

WEST PACIFIC

Actinodendron alcyonoideum

Wakatobi, Indonesia, 5 feet

 

GLOBULAR HELLFIRE ANEMONE

Occurs on sand flats.  Stout arms ringed by globes composed of tiny spheres.  Delivers powerful sting.  Attains diameter of 12 inches.  Vietnam to Micronesia and Fiji.