Metridium

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A Metridium sea anemone with a bright orange base and translucent, feathery tentacles spread out underwater.

Metridium

sea anemone

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nervous system
Diffuse nervous systems
In the sea anemone Metridium some of the nerve fibres are 7 to 8 mm (0.3 inch) long and form a system for fast conduction of nerve impulses. Such specializations may have allowed the evolution of different functions. Rapid coordination of swimming movements requires a fast-conducting pathway, while feeding…
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In the sea anemone Metridium some of the nerve fibres are 7 to 8 mm (0.3 inch) long and form a system for fast conduction of nerve impulses. Such specializations may have allowed the evolution of different functions. Rapid coordination of swimming movements requires a fast-conducting pathway, while feeding…
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