St. Croix Anemones

Sea anemones are solitary polyps that attach to the bottom. They can move slowly. They often live in crevices with only their tentacles exposed, and can retract the tentacles if disturbed.

corkscrew anemone Corkscrew Anemone, Bartholomea annulata

tube anemone tube anemone tube anemone Banded Tube-Dwelling Anemone, Arachnanthus noctumus

unidentified Beaded anemone, Epicystis crucifer

unidentified Unidentified tube anemone

giant anemone Giant anemone, Condylactis gigantea

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