Corallimorph Corynactis Californica, Strawberry Anemone, #37201

The corallimorph Corynactis californica, similar to both stony corals and anemones, is typified by a wide oral disk and short tentacles that radiate from the mouth. The tentacles grasp food passing by in ocean currents. San Diego, California, USA, Corynactis californica, natural history stock photograph, photo id 37201
The corallimorph Corynactis californica, similar to both stony corals and anemones, is typified by a wide oral disk and short tentacles that radiate from the mouth. The tentacles grasp food passing by in ocean currents. San Diego, California, USA

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Species: Strawberry anemone, Corynactis californica
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 37201
Format: Digital 2:3
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