Actinodendron

Actinodendron is a genus of cnidarians belonging to the family Actinodendridae. Species in this genus—often called “tree anemones”—feature striking tentacles that branch fractally like miniature trees, a structure that enhances their predatory reach. These fascinating anemones inhabit sandy or rubble substrates across the Indo-Pacific, and some species, notably Actinodendron arboreum (the “hell’s fire anemone”), are highly venomous—their stings can inflict severe skin lesions. ÂÂ

Species

Species:

• Actinodendron alcyonoideum
• Actinodendron arboreum
• Actinodendron glomeratum
• Actinodendron hansingorum
• Actinodendron plumosum

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