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Pom-pom Anemone

Liponema brevicorne

Deep sea Pom-pom Anemone specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

200–3,000 m (650–9,800 ft)

Size

Up to 10 cm (4 in)

Habitat

Soft Seafloor

Diet

Small crustaceans and fish

What they'd be sayin'

"I am named for my fluffy, pom-pom-like tentacles that wave in the current."

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Deep Sea Profile

Unusual anemones that can detach from the seafloor and roll like a tumbleweed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it roll?

Yes, it can pull its tentacles in and let the deep-sea currents roll its spherical body to new locations.

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