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Metridium farcimen (Tilesius, 1809)
Giant Plumose Anemone; Powder Puff Anemone; Sun Anemone; Tall Plumose Anemone; White-Plumed Anemone
Family: Metridiidae

Introduction to the Sea Anemones of BC

Distribution of Metridium farcimen in British Columbia

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Introduction

This stately-looking species reaches 1 metre in height and is the largest anemone found in BC waters. Depending upon the location individuals are white or orange or of both colours. Orange specimens are more common in Sechelt Inlet, for example.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

Status Information

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

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Taxonomic and Nomenclatural Links

Genetic and lineage information (NCBI Taxonomy Browser)
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Hexacorallians of the World
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Recommended citation: Author, Date. Page title. In Klinkenberg, Brian. (Editor) 2021. E-Fauna BC: Electronic Atlas of the Fauna of British Columbia [efauna.bc.ca]. Lab for Advanced Spatial Analysis, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. [Accessed: 2024-09-09 7:06:47 AM]

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