Purple anemone on a pumice rock along the east crater wall, West Rota volcano.


A purple anemone (~6 inches across ~15 cm) clings to a pumice rock along the east crater wall of West Rota volcano. Anemones are suspension feeders, capturing zooplankton with their tentacles. Image courtesy of Submarine Ring of Fire 2004 Exploration, NOAA Vents Program.

 

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