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Epiactis sp. (Brooding anemone)
Copyright ©
2005 Mary Jo Adams
This
is a small anemone, with the crown up to 2 inches in diameter. (The
base may be somewhat wider than the crown.) The color varies. It
is often red or pink when on rocks and green or brown when on eelgrass.
Look for the radiating white lines originating from the oral disk
and on the base and column. Also, watch for baby Epiactis
attached to the base of the mother. They look like little buds and
will stay attached to her for several months until they're large
enough to live on their own. There are several similar species of
Epiactis.
This page was created by Mary Jo Adams on 10/26/05.
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