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Closed Sea Anemone - Starburst Anemone

Anthopleura sola

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Description:

Firm yet squishy substance surrounded by sea grass.

Habitat:

Spotted at La Jolla Shores during low tide.


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KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton a year ago
sea anemone - Starburst Anemone
Anthopleura sola California Tidepools: Low Tide Zone

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CoralAvery
CoralAvery a year ago

Thanks Karen. I didn't even know they could completely close, but thinking about it I guess they have to do something when the water is gone. :)

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton a year ago

scroll down to see the closed starburst anemone

Sign in to suggest organism ID CoralAvery
Spotted by CoralAvery

San Diego, California, USA

Lat: 32.86, Long: -117.25

Spotted on Nov 22, 2011
Submitted on Nov 23, 2011

Spotted for mission

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Tags

brown grass coast ocean tide pools la jolla shores california america

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