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Diadumene lineata (Verill 1870)
Orange-Striped Green Anemone
Family: Diadumenidae

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Distribution of Diadumene lineata in British Columbia in British Columbia

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Introduction

A small (to 3 cm tall) anemone that is usually found extending from cracks and crevices in rocky areas. The longitudinal orange stripes on the column are very conspicuous.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

Status Information

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted	Unlisted

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Synonyms and Alternate Names

Aiptasiomorpha luciae Verrill 1898
Diadumene luciae Verrill 1898
Haliplanella lineata Verrill, 1870
Sagartia luciae Verrill 1898

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