Lesson #8 - Deep-sea Cnidarians POWERPOINT

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Venus Flytrap Sea Anemone Actinoscyphia aureliaImage credit: NOAA• Deep-sea, large sea anemone• Resembles Venus flytrap, acarnivorous plant• Closes tentacles to capture preyor protect itself• Habitat – muddybathyal depths• Geographic range – Gulf of Mexico &upwelling region off West African coast

Venus Flytrap Sea Anemone Actinoscyphia aurelia

Image credit: NOAA

• Deep-sea, large sea anemone

• Resembles Venus flytrap, a

carnivorous plant

• Closes tentacles to capture prey

or protect itself

• Habitat – muddy

bathyal depths

• Geographic range – Gulf of Mexico &

upwelling region off West African coast

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