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Camouflaged Anemone

Oulactis muscosa

Photo by Christiane
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Oulactis muscosa (Drayton in Dana, 1846)

Species ID Suggestions

Camouflaged or sand anenome

Oulactis muscosa

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Elsa
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Comments (4)
Elsa
I think your name is pretty apt! http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/corals-anemones-and-jellyfish/2/6/4
Christiane
What would you call an anemone that covers itself with sand and shells???
Elsa
That is so strange! Looks like it covers itself up during low tide with empty shells.. Wonder what it is..
Christiane
I know it is some kind of Sea Anemone.. but this one is very interesting..

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PublishedMay 20, 2011

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