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Mat zoanthid

Zoanthus sp.

Photo by jellycatex
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Field Notes

Notes:

Spotted in an intertidal pond.

Reference Links:

Marine Species Identification Portal : Mat zoanthid - Zoanthus pulchellus

Species ID Suggestions

Zoanthus sp.
moralcoral
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Comments (2)
jellycatex
Yes, the tentacles retracted when my camera got close. Thanks for your help moralcora!
moralcoral
Some kind of Zooanthid i reckon, when you got close did and of them retract and did they seem like they were singular or all part of one animal??
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2012

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