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Trumpet Anemone - Aiptasia mutabilis Ustica, Italy (2010). Aiptasia mutabilis,Geotagged,Italy,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Trumpet Anemone - Aiptasia mutabilis

Ustica, Italy (2010).

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''Aiptasia mutabilis'', also known as the trumpet anemone, rock anemone, and glass anemone, is species of anemone typically found attached to substrates in cold waters of the Atlantic. Its unique trumpet shape gives it its common name and it can grow to be 12 cm,having a column between 3 to 6 cm in size. Like many cnidarians, they rely on nematocysts for protection and to capture prey. ''A. mutabilis,'' are not difficult to care for, and can be kept in a home aquarium, although due to their speed.. more

Similar species: Sea Anemones
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Oct 7, 2019. Captured Jun 11, 2010 21:42 in Unnamed Road, 90010 Ustica PA, Italy.
  • SP550UZ
  • f/5.6
  • 10/600s
  • ISO50
  • 4.68mm