Cerianthus membranaceus

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  • Tube anemone
  • Grosse Zylinderrose
  • Kokeranemone
  • Grand cérianthe
  • Cerianto grande
  • Cerianto

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
  • Often in a cavity or under an overhang
  • The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the polyp : 400 mm
  • Lives in partnership with one or more crustaceans
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.