''Anthopleura'' is a genus of

sea anemone Sea anemones are a group of predation, predatory marine invertebrates of the order (biology), order Actiniaria. Because of their colourful appearance, they are named after the ''Anemone'', a terrestrial flowering plant. Sea anemones are classifi ...

s, of the family Actiniidae.

Etymology

Anthopleura is Greek; anthōs, flowers and pleura, ribs.

Species

According to the World Register of Marine Species, this genus includes:

References

Actiniidae Hexacorallia genera {{Actiniaria-stub