Hermit anemone - Calliactis parasitica - Showing off
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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Uploaded on July 14, 2022
Camera: | Canon |
Model: | Canon PowerShot A630 |
Creation Date: | 2007:12:24 11:13:41 |
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