anemone

An anemone is a marine animal related to corals and jellyfish, characterized by a soft, tubular body with a central mouth surrounded by tentacles. These tentacles are equipped with stinging cells that help capture small fish and plankton for food. Anemones often attach themselves to rocks or coral reefs in ocean habitats and can form symbiotic relationships with certain fish, like clownfish, which gain protection while providing cleaning and feeding benefits. Despite their delicate appearance, anemones are resilient predators that play an important role in underwater ecosystems.