Beadlet anemone  (Actinia equina)

Species information

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Glossary

  • Asexually: of asexual reproduction: reproduction that does not involve the formation of sex cells (‘gametes’). In many species, asexual reproduction can occur by fission (or in plants ‘vegetative reproduction’); part of the organism breaks away and develops into a separate individual. Some animals, including vertebrates can develop from unfertilised eggs, this process, known as parthenogenesis gives rise to offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
  • Brackish: slightly salty water.
  • Larvae: stage in an animal’s lifecycle after it hatches from the egg. Larvae are typically very different in appearance to adults; they are able to feed and move around but usually are unable to reproduce.
  • Pelagic: inhabits the open oceans.

References

  1. Ager, O.E.D. (2001) Actinia equina. Beadlet anemone Marine Life Information Network: Biology and Sensitivity Key Information Sub-programme. [On-line]. Plymouth: Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. (November, 2003)
    http://www.marlin.ac.uk/species/Actiniaequina.htm
  2. Fish, J.D. and Fish, S. (1989) A student’s guide to the seashore.Unwin Hyman Ltd., London.
  3. Buczaki, S. (2002) Fauna Britannica.Hamlyn, London.
  4. Gibson, R., Hextall, B. and Rogers, A. (2001) Photographic Guide to the Sea & Shore Life of Britain and North-west Europe.Oxford University Press, Oxford.
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