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Starburst Anemone

Anthopleura sola

Photo by Ava T-B
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Field Notes

Description:

Closely related to the aggregating anemone, this species was given its own name only two years ago. Up until then it was known as a form of aggregating anemone that lived below sea level in Southern California and did not clone, remaining solitary.

Reference Links:

California Tidepools: Low Tide Zone

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Comments (2)
Ava T-B
With CoralAvery's help I've re-IDd this from aggregating anemone to starburst anemone.
hayde
Simply beautiful! Love the pearly pink color :)

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Southern California Wildlife
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PublishedAugust 31, 2011

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