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Moonglow Anemone

Anthopleura artemisia

Photo by Skylaar
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Field Notes

Description:

Saw this bright orange creature in a shallow tide pool on the central Oregon Coast. At first I thought it might be a Painted Anemone, but it was a brilliant orange, unlike any anemones I have seen... thanks to asnyder for the species id!

Species ID Suggestions

Moon Glow Anemone

Anthopleura artemisia

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PublishedDecember 28, 2011

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