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Pretty trap - Shellgrit anemone - Oulactis muscosa #marineexplorer

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Shellgrit anemones live in crevices on rock platforms where they receive a steady stream of water as waves come and go. Small invertebrates in the water are captured by the anemone's stinging tentacles and passed to the reddish-brown mouth. Shelly Beach, Cronulla

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