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Bubble-tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) is a species of sea anemone in the family Actiniidae. [2] Like several anemone species, E. quadricolor can support several anemonefish species, and displays two growth types based on where they live in the water column, one of which gives it the common name, due to the bulbous tips on its tentacles.
The relationship between anemonefish and their host sea anemones is not random and instead is highly nested in structure. [5] A. barberi is specialised, being hosted by only 2 out of the 6 host anemones found in the region. A. barberi is hosted by the following species of anemone: [1] Entacmaea quadricolor Bubble-tip anemone
Bubble-tip anemone: Entacmaea quadricolor: With caution: Moderate: A relatively easy to keep anemone species, it is very colorful, and has distinctive bubble-like swellings on the tips of its tentacles. 30 cm (11.8 in) Condy anemone [16] Condylactis gigantea: With caution: Moderate: Common anemone species in the aquarium trade.
The relationship between anemonefish and their host sea anemones is not random and instead is highly nested in structure. [9] A. akindynos is a generalist, being hosted by the following 6 out of the 10 host anemones: [4] [2] [9] Entacmaea quadricolor Bubble-tip anemone; Heteractis aurora beaded sea anemone; Heteractis crispa Sebae anemone
A. tricinctus is generally said to be associated with these species of anemone: [4] [7] Entacmaea quadricolor bubble-tip anemone; Heteractis aurora beaded sea anemone (mostly juvenile) [6] Heteractis crispa sebae anemone; Stichodactyla haddoni [10] [6] Stichodactyla mertensii Mertens' carpet sea anemone
A. melanopus is a generalist, being usually hosted by 1 anemone, but also hosted by 2 other anemones. It is hosted by the following 3 out of the 10 host anemones: [2] [9] [8] Entacmaea quadricolor - bubble-tip or purple base anemone (usually) Heteractis crispa - leathery sea anemone (occasionally) Heteractis magnifica - magnificent sea anemone ...
Little is known about the specific host anemone species with which A. chagosensis associates, [2] however it has been photographed in association with: Entacmaea quadricolor Bubble-tip anemone; Heteractis magnifica magnificent sea anemone [5] Macrodactyla doreensis long tentacle anemone; Stichodactyla mertensii Mertens' carpet sea anemone
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