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

corkscrew anemone

Banded Tube-Dwelling Anemone, Arachnanthus noctumus

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Beaded anemone, Epicystis crucifer

unidentified

Unidentified tube anemone

unidentified

Giant anemone, Condylactis gigantea

giant anemone

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