Striped anemone
Anthothoe chilensis
Fun Fact: Striped anemones eject sticky white strands when bothered.
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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