#stichodactylidae

Stichodactylidae

Family of sea anemones

Stichodactylidae is a family of sea anemones that contains the genera Stichodactyla and Heteractis. These sea anemones exclusively reside within the shallow waters of the tropical Indo-Pacific area and are in the main family of sea anemones that hosts several varieties of clownfishes. Most sea anemone species are harmless to humans, but at least some Stichodactyla are highly venomous and their sting may cause anaphylactic shock and organ failure. In contrast, the venom of Heteractis has shown potential in treatment of lung cancer.

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