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Hermit anemone - Calliactis parasitica

Actinia which is rarely seen alone, as it is always associated with large hermit crabs with which it forms close symbiotic relationships. Consists of a robust column with around 700 retractile tentacles at the top end. Brownish color with yellowish-white tentacles. Lives on hermit-crab shells. Maximum size up to 8 centimeters diameter.


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Hermit anemone - Calliactis parasitica

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Uploaded on July 14, 2022


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Model: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 120 IS
Creation Date: 2012:01:09 16:19:42
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