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Apple Anemone

Cribrinopsis fernandi

Deep sea Apple Anemone specimen

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Abyssal Stats

Depth

10–500 m (33–1,600 ft)

Size

Up to 15 cm (6 in)

Habitat

Rocky Seafloor

Diet

Small fish and crustaceans

What they'd be sayin'

"I am named for my rounded, apple-like shape when my tentacles are retracted."

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Deep Sea Profile

Brightly colored anemones often found in the cold waters of the North Pacific.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are they dangerous?

To humans, no, but their tentacles are highly effective at paralyzing small marine life.

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