Tube dwelling anemone - Cerianthus membranaceus - In the spotlight
Anthozoan with elongated body protected by a large tube much of which is buried in sediment. The exposed part has a double crown of long tentacles (more than 200). Color varies from purple to brown. Lives on sandy or muddy bottoms from 5-6 meters to below 40. Maximum size 40 centimeters.
by Dieter
Uploaded on July 16, 2022
Camera: | Canon |
Model: | Canon DIGITAL IXUS 120 IS |
Creation Date: | 2012:01:27 09:54:47 |
Image width: | 4000 px |
Image height: | 3000 px |
Image size: | 3.16MB |
Aperature: | f/2.8 |
Exposure: | 1/60 |
ISO - speed: | 100 |
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