Beadlet Anemone #1 is a photograph by Dr Keith Wheeler/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 24th, 2019.
Beadlet Anemone #1
Beadlet anemone (Actinia equina) of the strawberry variety, with its tentacles retracted. Anemones have an array of tentacles which act as a defence... more
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Beadlet Anemone #1
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Dr Keith Wheeler/science Photo Library
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Beadlet anemone (Actinia equina) of the strawberry variety, with its tentacles retracted. Anemones have an array of tentacles which act as a defence mechanism and a means of capturing plankton. When the tentacles are triggered they release a poison into the predator or prey. The majority of anemones inhabit tropical reefs although some have evolved to inhabit cold- water environments.
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September 24th, 2019
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