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Actinia equina
Locally known as 'Moruzgva', this anemone is a common one in Adriatic sea and often found on rocks near shores. When tentacles are retracted, it resembles a tomato smashed against rocks - or like a bright or dark red blob attached to rocks. They measured between 2 - 4 cm in diameter, and hide 192 tentacles inside that central opening.
Seen in a crevasse on a rocky sea bottom close to popular beaches in a village of Dubrovnik riviera. In this spot, the depth is just about enough to be covered by water at all times. The sea bottom here is rocky, creating many crevasses and tunnels, and rocks are abundantly covered in algae and full of small fish and other organisms.
The venom contained in tentacles is not dangerous for humans, as our skin seems too thick for it. However, the venom sticks to fingers, and can provoke grave irritations of eyes and face if transferred later on.
Spotted on Aug 1, 2022
Submitted on Aug 24, 2022
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