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Striped anemone

Anthothoe chilensis
Striped anemones eject sticky white strands when bothered.

Striped anemone

Introduction: Striped anemones (Anthothoe chilensis) eject sticky white strands through the body wall when bothered. Found in abundance in rock pools and under boulders from mid-tide down. Fed upon by sea slugs.

Distribution: Orange River mouth, extending no further north than Bogenfels

Colouration: Green, yellowish-brown or pink, often pale with a smooth, vertically striped column

Breeding: Either sexual/body division

Max size: 20mm diametre

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