Anemones are voracious eaters. Stinging cells (nematocytes) on their tentacles parlyze small prey. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Anemone

Anemones are voracious eaters. Stinging cells (nematocytes) on their tentacles parlyze small prey. Photographed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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Author(s)Ben Fertig
Author CompanyIntegration and Application Network
Date Created2011-01-27
AlbumFauna > Cnidaria
TypePhoto
Dimensions1600 x 1200
Filesize2.0 MB
Number of Downloads266
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Required AttributionBen Fertig, Integration and Application Network (ian.umces.edu/media-library)