Actinia obtruncata Stimpson, 1853
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Family:  Actiniidae ()
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Environment:  sessile; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Atlantic: USA and Canada.
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Biology:  This species is found on sandy, muddy, or rocky habitats; and are found attached to hard parts or products of other organisms. They are carnivorous and prey on sea urchins, gastropods, bivalves, or crustaceans that crawl or swim into their grasp (Ref. 87872). Solitary (Ref. 2377).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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