Elephant Ear Anemone

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Amplexidiscus fenestrafer

Elephant Ear Anemone, a reference photo
Photo: Ahmed Abdul Rahman for MDC Seamarc Maldives · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Amplexidiscus fenestrafer, also known as the elephant ear anemone, is a species of coral belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. The name "elephant ear anemone" is a misnomer because it is actually a species of coral. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Amplexidiscus.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Elephant Ear Anemone being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Cnidaria
Class
Anthozoa
Order
Corallimorpharia
Family
Discosomidae
Species
Amplexidiscus fenestrafer

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