DSC_3716 Speckled camouflage anemone (Oulactis mucosa) found in low tide pools, this anemone is often camouflaged with shell fragments and pebbles, stuck to its column. In the South Island it is much larger, often with a red oral disc. Otago Peninsula
DSC_3723 Speckled camouflage anemone (Oulactis mucosa) detail of characteristically speckled tentacles. Found in low tide pools, this anemone is often camouflaged with shell fragments and pebbles, stuck to its column. In the South Island it is much larger, often with a red oral disc. Otago Peninsula *
DSC_3630 Wandering anemone, or humenga (Phlyctenactis tuberculosa) often found drifting amongst seaweed at low tide. Is not permanently attached at the base as are most sea anemones, but can attach or release itself at will. Karitane.