Cnidarian

Venus flytrap anemone

Actinoscyphia aurelia

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 2 oceans

Gulf of Mexico and West Africa, also seen in the Pacific near Samoa

Depth

About 750 to 2,100 m

Size

Up to about 30 cm

Diet

Prey carried by the current

Zone

The sea floor · 200 – 3,500 m

Key facts

• It closes over its prey like the Venus flytrap, the carnivorous plant.
• It turns to face the current to better capture food.

Verified sources

1. Wikipedia : Venus flytrap sea anemone
2. Smithsonian Ocean : Venus Fly-Trap Anemone in the Gulf of Mexico
3. Reeflex : Actinoscyphia aurelia

In the game: To observe

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