Impellorella

Impellorella is a genus of sea anemones belonging to the order Actiniaria. These marine invertebrates are sessile polyps, meaning they attach themselves to a substrate and remain in one place for most of their lives. They are characterized by their distinct tentacle arrangement and pedal disc used for attachment. Impellorella anemones are typically found in shallow to moderate depths, often in rocky intertidal zones or attached to reefs. Their diet consists primarily of small planktonic organisms and any food particles that drift within reach of their tentacles.

The morphology of Impellorella species can vary, but they generally possess a cylindrical body column with a crown of tentacles at the oral end. The number and arrangement of these tentacles are key distinguishing features for identifying different species within the genus. Reproduction in Impellorella, like other sea anemones, can occur both asexually through budding or fragmentation and sexually through the release of sperm and eggs into the water column. Further research continues to explore the specific ecological roles and life cycles of these fascinating cnidarians.