SINGAPORE – This marine creature is often confused with a flower because of its ornate crown and stem-like body. But the sea anemone is a carnivorous animal that feeds by ensnaring unsuspecting prey in its venom-lined tentacles. More than 45 species can be found in Singapore, making the island’s sea anemones more diverse than the western coast of North America, according to a database by late anemone expert Daphne Gail Fautin. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – This marine creature is often confused with a flower because of its ornate crown and stem-like body. But the sea anemone is a carnivorous animal that feeds by ensnaring unsuspecting prey in its venom-lined tentacles. More than 45 species can be found in Singapore, making the island’s sea anemones more diverse than the western coast of North America, according to a database by late anemone expert Daphne Gail Fautin.1.
It has one of the nastiest and most potent stings in the world. This large anemone, with a diameter of up to 20cm, is often seen among seagrasses and in sandy areas near reefs on Singapore’s southern shores. Avoid touching anemones as all of them sting, like their cousins the jellyfish. Some people may also be allergic to these stings. “When stung by an anemone, it is important to learn to identify it accurately.
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