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Crimson anemone
Cribrinopsis fernaldi
The crimson anemone is a striking marine invertebrate known for its vivid red or crimson tentacles, which can reach up to 20 centimeters in length. Found along the Pacific coast of North America, particularly from Alaska to California, it attaches itself to rocky substrates in r…
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- The crimson anemone can host commensal shrimp and crabs that are immune to its stinging tentacles, creating a tiny underwater ecosystem.
- Crimson anemones often form dense colonies that brighten the seafloor. They can retract their tentacles rapidly if threatened, making them appear as smooth, red domes. Unlike many other sea anemones, they can live for several decades—sometimes up to 80 years or more.
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