SEA ANEMONE

Description

The sea anemone is considered the flower of the sea. Although they look like plants, they are actually carnivorous. Sea anemones come in different sizes and colours.

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Lifespan: Sea Anemones do not age, so they could live indefinitely. However they fall prey to their predators before this happens. Their average lifespan 60-80 years. 
Diet: Fish, mussels, small crustaceans, etc.

Importance in Ecosystem

Sea anemones have a mutual relationship with some fishesSea anemones protect clownfish by allowing them to live in their tentacles. Clownfishes in return helps to chase away its predators.

Food Chain

Small Crustaceans -> Sea Anemones -> Sea Slugs 

Habitats

They are usually found in rock pools, hiding under rocks and in the sand.