Sea anemones are a group of marine, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria. They are named after the anemone, a terrestrial flowering plant, because of the colourful appearance of many. Sea anemones are classified in the phylum Cnidaria, class Anthozoa, subclass Hexacorallia. Eats: Crabs Class: Anthozoa Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Cnidaria Scientific name: Actiniaria Rank: Order