![<em>Phlyctenactis tuberculosa</em>, Swimming Anemone, model. [F 313921]](/content/media/3/1968703-small.jpg)
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Summary
This model of a Swimming Anemone was made by the Museum's Preparators. Swimming Anemones don't actively swim, but rather use tidal or wave surges to tumble them around so they can find a spot to live.
Specimen Details
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Taxon Name
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Author and date of publication
(Quoy & Gaimard, 1833)
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Preferred Common name
Swimming Anemone
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Specimen Nature
Nature: model, Form: dry, Medium: dry
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Species Name
tuberculosa
