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July 23, 2021: Anemone

The tentacles of this lovely anemone, which measured nearly 10 centimeters (4 inches) across, are armed with potent stinging cells used to grab prey such as shrimp or small fish from the water column.

Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, 2017 Laulima O Ka Moana. Download larger version (jpg, 1.6 KB).

The tentacles of this lovely anemone, which measured nearly 10 centimeters (4 inches) across, are armed with potent stinging cells used to grab prey such as shrimp or small fish from the water column. Seen while exploring off Johnston Atoll during the 2017 Laulima O Ka Moana: Exploring Deep Monument Waters Around Johnston Atoll expedition.