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Closed Sea Anemone - Starburst Anemone

Anthopleura sola

Description:

Firm yet squishy substance surrounded by sea grass.

Habitat:

Spotted at La Jolla Shores during low tide.

1 Species ID Suggestions

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 12 years ago
sea anemone - Starburst Anemone
Anthopleura sola California Tidepools: Low Tide Zone


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2 Comments

CoralAvery
CoralAvery 12 years 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 12 years ago

scroll down to see the closed starburst anemone

CoralAvery
Spotted by
CoralAvery

San Diego, California, USA

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

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