Parazoanthus axinellae

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Yellow encrusting anemone
Gelbe Krusteanemone
Gele korstanemoon
Anémone encroûtante jaune
Actinia encrostante amarilla
Margherita di mare

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
Often in a cavity or under an overhang
The species can be found between 1 and 200 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size of the colony : 0 cm
Diameter of the polyp : 10 mm

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.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!