There are more than a thousand species of sea anemones. Anthozoa actiniaria, is their genius and the name of the species. Believe it or not, they are predatory animals of the phylum Cnidaria. They are related to corals, jellyfish and hydra. Sea anemones attack corals or reefs via their pedal disc. They are able to move, but usually not. If they do it, it is mainly because a sea anemone has lost a fight against another sea anemone. YES! Sea anemones fight! They usually fight if they are too close to each other or if one sea anemone wants another's place. They have special tentacles used only for fighting. Tentacles called pnumatosists that are not used for fighting are used to sting and stun prey so it can stuff it into its mouth. Now you might be thinking right now, “how do clownfish not get stung?” Clownfish produce a mucus that somehow tricks the anemone into thinking they aren't there. The anemone then does not try to eat the clownfish and the clownfish gets a protected home. Other animals also use anemones for cover. A hermit crab peels off a small anemone from the pedal disc it sits on. Then he reattaches it to his shell. This prevents large fish from approaching and eating the hermit crab. Instead he gets a mouthful of stinging anemones. Sea anemones come in all shapes and sizes and also in various colors. They are a great addition to the ocean. They light up the reef and entice divers to return. All in all, the anemone is a beautiful creation of God and deserves the interest of scientists. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay