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Class: Hexacorallia
Order: Actiniaria
Family: Stichodactylidae

Genus: Heteractis

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Photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Heteractis aurora
[Beaded sea anemone]

Photo by De la Rosa, Gregorio Escober Jr.

Heteractis crispa
[Leathery sea anemone]

Photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Heteractis magnifica
[Magnificent sea anemone]

Photo by De la Rosa, Gregorio Escober Jr.

Heteractis malu
[Delicate sea anemone]

Scientific Name Heteractis aurora Heteractis crispa Heteractis magnifica Heteractis malu	English Name Beaded sea anemone Delicate sea anemone Leathery sea anemone Magnificent sea anemone	Distribution Indo-Pacific. Indo-West Pacific.	Max. Length	Year 1833 1834 1893

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