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, Bartholomea annulata

Sun Zoanthid, Palythoa grandis

Banded Tube-Dwelling Anemone, Arachnanthus noctumus

Beaded anemone, Epicystis crucifer

Pale Anemone, Aiptasia tagetes

Unidentified tube anemone

Giant anemone, Condylactis gigantea

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