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Sub-gallery for Anthozoa

[actric]: <i>Actinauge richardi</i> specimen showing column.

Actinauge richardi specimen showing column.

Copyright: Dr Hilmar Hinz

[actric2]: <i>Actinauge richardi</i>, tentacles retracted.

Actinauge richardi, tentacles retracted.

Copyright: Dr Hilmar Hinz

[actric3]: Close up of tentacles of <i>Actinauge richardi</i>.

Close up of tentacles of Actinauge richardi.

Copyright: Dr Hilmar Hinz

[actequ]: Brilliant red <i>Actinia equina</i>.

Brilliant red Actinia equina.

Copyright: Peter Barfield

[sdaly20100803_1]: <i>Actinia equina</i>

Actinia equina

Copyright: Sue Daly

[actequ2]: <i>Actinia equina</i> showing blue acrorhagi.

Actinia equina showing blue acrorhagi.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[actfra7]: <i>Actinia fragacea</i> with tentacles outstretched.

Actinia fragacea with tentacles outstretched.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[actequ11]: A closed <i>Actinia equina</i> individual at low tide.

A closed Actinia equina individual at low tide.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[sdaly20100803]: A macro image of an anemone on rocky substratum

A macro image of an anemone on rocky substratum

Copyright: Sue Daly

[actequ7]: An <i>Actinia equina</i> attached to the substratum.

An Actinia equina attached to the substratum.

Copyright: MarLIN

[actequ6]: Brown morph of <i>Actinia equina</i>.

Brown morph of Actinia equina.

Copyright: Peter Barfield

[actequ10]: Closed <i>Actinia equina</i> individuals on an overhang.

Closed Actinia equina individuals on an overhang.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[actequ9]: Five closed <i>Actinia equina</i> individuals at low tide.

Five closed Actinia equina individuals at low tide.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[actequ3]: The beadlet anemone <i>Actinia equina</i> with characteristic blue acrorhagi.

The beadlet anemone Actinia equina with characteristic blue acrorhagi.

Copyright: Peter Barfield

[actequ5]: Wall of <i>Actinia equina</i> in the Gouliot Caves, Sark, Channel Isles.

Wall of Actinia equina in the Gouliot Caves, Sark, Channel Isles.

Copyright: Sue Daly

[actfra]: <i>Actinia fragacea</i> hanging off rock at Divers Beach, Lundy.

Actinia fragacea hanging off rock at Divers Beach, Lundy.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[actfra5]: <i>Actinia fragacea</i> in rock pool.

Actinia fragacea in rock pool.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[actfra3]: <i>Actinia fragacea</i> taken in Wales.

Actinia fragacea taken in Wales.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[actfra8]: A closed <i>Actinia fragacea</i> specimen.

A closed Actinia fragacea specimen.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[actfra6]: Close-up image of expanded strawberry anemone,<i> Actinia fragacea</i>.

Close-up image of expanded strawberry anemone, Actinia fragacea.

Copyright: Dave Peake

[hlatham20080607_1]: Contracted <i>Actinia fragacea</i> above water.

Contracted Actinia fragacea above water.

Copyright: Holly Latham

[actfra4]: Entire <i>Actinia fragacea</i> with tentacles retracted.

Entire Actinia fragacea with tentacles retracted.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[actfra2]: Withdrawn <i>Actinia fragacea</i> individual, Wales.

Withdrawn Actinia fragacea individual, Wales.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[actsph]: <i>Actinothoe sphyrodeta</i> showing the 'fried egg' colour morph on the wreck of the Mohegan at the Manacles, Cornwall.

Actinothoe sphyrodeta showing the 'fried egg' colour morph on the wreck of the Mohegan at the Manacles, Cornwall.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[actsph3]: <i>Actinothoe sphyrodeta</i> Penryn Reef, Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Actinothoe sphyrodeta Penryn Reef, Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[actsph5]: <i>Actinothoe sphyrodeta</i> showing striped column, at Doune, Scotland.

Actinothoe sphyrodeta showing striped column, at Doune, Scotland.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[jhepburn20091216_2]: A partially-retracted white sandalled anemone, showing column and tentacles.

A partially-retracted white sandalled anemone, showing column and tentacles.

Copyright: John Hepburn

[jhepburn20091216_1]: A white sandalled anemone, showing column and tentacles.

A white sandalled anemone, showing column and tentacles.

Copyright: John Hepburn

[actsph4]: White <i>Actinothoe sphyrodeta</i> at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

White Actinothoe sphyrodeta at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[actsph2]: White <i>Actinothoe sphyrodeta</i> at Firestone Bay, Plymouth Sound.

White Actinothoe sphyrodeta at Firestone Bay, Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[adacar]: Aquarium photograph of <i>Adamsia palliata</i> on <i>Pagurus prideaux</i>.

Aquarium photograph of Adamsia palliata on Pagurus prideaux.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[adacar4]: <i>Adamsia palliata</i> on a hermit crab at Porthkerris Reef, south Cornwall.

Adamsia palliata on a hermit crab at Porthkerris Reef, south Cornwall.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[adacar3]: <i>Adamsia palliata</i> on a hermit crab at the Breakwater Fort in the Plymouth Sound.

Adamsia palliata on a hermit crab at the Breakwater Fort in the Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[adacar2]: <i>Adamsia palliata</i> on hermit crab.

Adamsia palliata on hermit crab.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[aipmut]: A colony of <i>Aiptasia couchii.</i>

A colony of Aiptasia couchii.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[aipmut3]: <i>Aiptasia couchii</i> at Knoll Pins, Lundy Island.

Aiptasia couchii at Knoll Pins, Lundy Island.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[aipmut2]: Entire individual with other smaller anemones around.

Entire individual with other smaller anemones around.

Copyright: Sue Daly

[aipmut6]: Lone, olive green <i>Aiptasia couchii</i>.

Lone, olive green Aiptasia couchii.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[alcdig]: Dense bed of <i>Alcyonium digitatum</i>.

Dense bed of Alcyonium digitatum.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[glang20110109_2]: <i>Alcyonium digitatum</i>

Alcyonium digitatum

Copyright: Gordon Lang

[alcdig6]: <i>Alcyonium digitatum</i> - close-up of polyps.

Alcyonium digitatum - close-up of polyps.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[alcdig11]: <i>Alcyonium digitatum</i> under an overhang at low tide - close up view.

Alcyonium digitatum under an overhang at low tide - close up view.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[alcdig10]: <i>Alcyonium digitatum</i> under an overhang at low tide.

Alcyonium digitatum under an overhang at low tide.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[glang20110121_3]: A group of <i>Alcyonium digitatum</i> colonies in the Firth of Lorn.

A group of Alcyonium digitatum colonies in the Firth of Lorn.

Copyright: Gordon Lang

[alcdig5]: Colonies of brown <i>Alcyonium digitatum</i> with polyps withdrawn.

Colonies of brown Alcyonium digitatum with polyps withdrawn.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[alcdig8]: The polyps of dead man's fingers <i>Alcyonium digitatum</i>.

The polyps of dead man's fingers Alcyonium digitatum.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[alcdig9]: White dead man's fingers, Mew Stone, Plymouth Sound.

White dead man's fingers, Mew Stone, Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[alcglo]: <i>Alcyonium glomeratum</i> on the Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Alcyonium glomeratum on the Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[alcglo7]: <i>Alcyonium glomeratum</i> against a black background.

Alcyonium glomeratum against a black background.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[alcglo6]: <i>Alcyonium glomeratum</i> showing open and closed polyps in the Channel Isles.

Alcyonium glomeratum showing open and closed polyps in the Channel Isles.

Copyright: Sue Daly

[alcglo3]: Close up of <i>Alcyonium glomeratum</i> expanded polyps at Hand Deeps, Plymouth.

Close up of Alcyonium glomeratum expanded polyps at Hand Deeps, Plymouth.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[alcglo5]: Close up of <i>Alcyonium glomeratum</i> polyps in the Channel Isles.

Close up of Alcyonium glomeratum polyps in the Channel Isles.

Copyright: Sue Daly

[alcglo4]: Close up of <i>Alcyonium glomeratum</i> polyps, at Hand Deeps, Plymouth.

Close up of Alcyonium glomeratum polyps, at Hand Deeps, Plymouth.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[alcglo2]: Red sea fingers.

Red sea fingers.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[alchib]: Small colony of <i>Alcyonium hibernicum</i> on cave wall.

Small colony of Alcyonium hibernicum on cave wall.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[alchib2]: <i>Alcyonium hibernicum</i> with a diameter of 6 cm, at Knoll Pins on Lundy Island.

Alcyonium hibernicum with a diameter of 6 cm, at Knoll Pins on Lundy Island.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[ampdoh]: Sea fan anemone on <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i>.

Sea fan anemone on Eunicella verrucosa.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[ampdoh4]: <i>Amphianthus dohrnii </i>polyps on branches of sea fan.

Amphianthus dohrnii polyps on branches of sea fan.

Copyright: Chris Wood

[ampdoh3]: <i>Amphianthus dohrnii</i> in the Scilly Isles.

Amphianthus dohrnii in the Scilly Isles.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[ampdoh2]: Group of sea fan anemones on <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i>.

Group of sea fan anemones on Eunicella verrucosa.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[anevir]: <i>Anemonia viridis</i>.

Anemonia viridis.

Copyright: Peter Barfield

[anevir6]: <i>Anemone viridis</i> amongst <i>Dilsea carnosa</i> at Porthkerris, Cornwall.

Anemone viridis amongst Dilsea carnosa at Porthkerris, Cornwall.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[1anemonia_viridis_firesto]: <i>Anemonia viridis</i>

Anemonia viridis

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[anevir5]: <I>Anemonia viridis</I> attached to eelgrass.

Anemonia viridis attached to eelgrass.

Copyright: Jack Sewell

[anevir11]: Green and pink-tipped <i>Anemonia viridis</i> at low tide.

Green and pink-tipped Anemonia viridis at low tide.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[anevir2]: Group of <i>Anemonia viridis</i> at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Group of Anemonia viridis at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[anevir7]: Snakelocks anemone in rockpool.

Snakelocks anemone in rockpool.

Copyright: Dr Charlotte Marshall

[anevir3]: Tentacles of <i>Anemonia viridis</i>.

Tentacles of Anemonia viridis.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[antbal]: A variety of <i>Anthopleura ballii</i> with a green disc and tentacles, showing speckled column.

A variety of Anthopleura ballii with a green disc and tentacles, showing speckled column.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[antbal4]: <i>Anthopleura ballii</i> on a sublittoral seabed.

Anthopleura ballii on a sublittoral seabed.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[antbal2]: <i>Anthopleura ballii</i> on sediment covered rock.

Anthopleura ballii on sediment covered rock.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[1anthopleura_ballii_spawn]: <i>Anthopleura ballii</i> spawning

Anthopleura ballii spawning

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[antbal3]: <i>Anthopleura ballii</i>.

Anthopleura ballii.

Copyright: Mark Thomas

[anttha]: <i>Anthopleura thallia</i> in a shallow rockpool.

Anthopleura thallia in a shallow rockpool.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[anttha2]: Dense <i>Anthopleura thallia</i> in a sandy rockpool.

Dense Anthopleura thallia in a sandy rockpool.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[arasar]: <i>Arachnanthus sarsi</i> with tentacles outstretched.

Arachnanthus sarsi with tentacles outstretched.

Copyright: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

[aulver]: The gem anemone, <i>Aulactinia verrucosa</i>, in south west Guernsey.

The gem anemone, Aulactinia verrucosa, in south west Guernsey.

Copyright: Richard Lord

[tpearman20101026_3]: A gem anemone.

A gem anemone.

Copyright: Tabitha Pearman

[aulver4]: Adult <i>Aulactinia verrucosa</i> with juvenile.

Adult Aulactinia verrucosa with juvenile.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[aulver3]: Closed and open gem anemones.

Closed and open gem anemones.

Copyright: Richard Lord

[aulver2]: The gem anemone, <i>Aulactinia verrucosa</i>, of the west coast of Guernsey.

The gem anemone, Aulactinia verrucosa, of the west coast of Guernsey.

Copyright: Richard Lord

[balreg7]: Retracted <i>Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) regia</i>.

Retracted Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) regia.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

$[balreg5]: <i>Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) regia</i>, Ilfracombe.$

Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) regia, Ilfracombe.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[balreg2]: <i>Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) regia</i>, Plymouth.

Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) regia, Plymouth.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[balreg6]: Five <i>Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) regia</i> on rock.

Five Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) regia on rock.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[balreg3]: Scarlet and gold star coral at Thorn Rock, Skomer.

Scarlet and gold star coral at Thorn Rock, Skomer.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[boltue]: Individual photographed in Trondheim Fjord, Norway.

Individual photographed in Trondheim Fjord, Norway.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[fcrouch20100810]: <i>Bolocera tuediae</i> on rocky substratum

Bolocera tuediae on rocky substratum

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[calpar]: Two anemones on <i>Buccinum</i> shell. Aquarium photograph.

Two anemones on Buccinum shell. Aquarium photograph.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[mjeanes20090521]: A parasitic anemone on the claw of the edible crab, <i>Cancer pagurus</i>.

A parasitic anemone on the claw of the edible crab, Cancer pagurus.

Copyright: Matthew Jeanes

[calpar2]: Two <i>Calliactis parasitica</i> anemones associated with a hermit crab on the sand in the Channel Isles.

Two Calliactis parasitica anemones associated with a hermit crab on the sand in the Channel Isles.

Copyright: Sue Daly

[aurhet]: Oral view of <i>Capnea sanguinea</i> amongst gravel.

Oral view of Capnea sanguinea amongst gravel.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[aurhet3]: <i>Capnea sanguinea</i> (red) amongst pebbles and brittlestars.

Capnea sanguinea (red) amongst pebbles and brittlestars.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[fcrouch20100811_5]: <i>Capnea sanguinea</i> on the sea floor.

Capnea sanguinea on the sea floor.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[aurhet2]: <i>Capnea sanguinea</i>.

Capnea sanguinea.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[carino]: Close up of <i>Caryophyllia inornata</i>.

Close up of Caryophyllia inornata.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[carino2]: A few <i>Caryophyllia inornata</i> on rock surface.

A few Caryophyllia inornata on rock surface.

Copyright: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

[carsmi]: Devonshire cup coral, <i>Caryophyllia smithii</i> at Strome Narrows, Loch Carron, Scotland.

Devonshire cup coral, Caryophyllia smithii at Strome Narrows, Loch Carron, Scotland.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[3caryophyllia_smithii_fir]: <i>Caryophyllia smithii</i>

Caryophyllia smithii

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[carsmi2]: <i>Caryophyllia smithii</i> in Doune, Scotland.

Caryophyllia smithii in Doune, Scotland.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[carsmi4]: <i>Caryophyllia smithii</i> on the Manalces, south-west Cornwall.

Caryophyllia smithii on the Manalces, south-west Cornwall.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[carsmi3]: <i>Caryophyllia smithii</i> on the wreck of the Rosehill, south Devon.

Caryophyllia smithii on the wreck of the Rosehill, south Devon.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[carsmi5]: Devonshire cup coral, <i>Caryophyllia smithii</i>.

Devonshire cup coral, Caryophyllia smithii.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[carsmi6]: Lone <i>Caryophyllia smithii</i> on a rock.

Lone Caryophyllia smithii on a rock.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[catbro]: <i>Cataphellia brodricii</i>.

Cataphellia brodricii.

Copyright: Marco Faasse

[cerped]: Two individuals of <i>Cereus pedunculatus</i>.

Two individuals of Cereus pedunculatus.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[cerped4]: <i>Cereus pedunculatus</i> almost hidden amongst seaweed on a gravel bed.

Cereus pedunculatus almost hidden amongst seaweed on a gravel bed.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[sagele8]: <i>Cereus pedunculatus</i> on cobbles.

Cereus pedunculatus on cobbles.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[cerped3]: <i>Cereus pedunculatus</i>.

Cereus pedunculatus.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[pnewland20101027]: A <i>Cereus pedunculatus</i> anemone surrounded by <i>Corynactis viridis</i> anemones.

A Cereus pedunculatus anemone surrounded by Corynactis viridis anemones.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[jhepburn20090929_2]: A group of daisy anemones found near a <i>Zostera noltei</i> seagrass bed.

A group of daisy anemones found near a Zostera noltei seagrass bed.

Copyright: John Hepburn

[cerped2]: Daisy anemones in sediment

Daisy anemones in sediment

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[cerllo]: <i>Cerianthus lloydii</i> on sandy substrata in Loch Fyne, Scotland.

Cerianthus lloydii on sandy substrata in Loch Fyne, Scotland.

Copyright: Prof. Jason Hall-Spencer

[cerllo5]: <i>Cerianthus lloydii</i>.

Cerianthus lloydii.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[cerllo2]: <i>Cerianthus lloydii</i>.

Cerianthus lloydii.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[cerllo3]: <i>Cerianthus lloydii</i>.

Cerianthus lloydii.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[cerllo4]: Arachnactis larva of <i>Cerianthus lloydii</i> from the plankton.

Arachnactis larva of Cerianthus lloydii from the plankton.

Copyright: Paul Tranter

[cerllo6]: Lone <i>Cerianthus lloydii</i> on a sandy seabed in Doune.

Lone Cerianthus lloydii on a sandy seabed in Doune.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[corvir]: Close up of green and orange <i>Corynactis viridis</i> in the Channel Isles.

Close up of green and orange Corynactis viridis in the Channel Isles.

Copyright: Sue Daly

[corvir4]: <i>Corynactis viridis</i> at Doune, Scotland.

Corynactis viridis at Doune, Scotland.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[corvir6]: <i>Corynactis viridis</i> on Penryn Reef, Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Corynactis viridis on Penryn Reef, Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[corvir5]: <i>Corynactis viridis</i> on the hull of the wreck of the City of Westminster, Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Corynactis viridis on the hull of the wreck of the City of Westminster, Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[corvir7]: <i>Corynactis viridis</i> on the wreck of the Mohegan at the Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Corynactis viridis on the wreck of the Mohegan at the Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[corvir8]: <i>Corynactis viridis</i>.

Corynactis viridis.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[corvir3]: Close up of <i>Corynactis viridis</i> at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Close up of Corynactis viridis at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[corvir2]: Close up view of <i>Corynactis viridis</i> at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Close up view of Corynactis viridis at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[sagele]: <i>Cylista elegans</i> var. <i>miniata</i> at the Scilly Isles.

Cylista elegans var. miniata at the Scilly Isles.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[2sagartia_elegans_mineata]: <i>Cylista elegans</i>

Cylista elegans

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[sagele4]: <i>Cylista elegans</i> var. <i>nivea</i> in Lyme Bay, Devon.

Cylista elegans var. nivea in Lyme Bay, Devon.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[sagele2]: <i>Cylista elegans</i> var. <i>nivia</i> with encrusting an sponge on Hat Rock, Plymouth .

Cylista elegans var. nivia with encrusting an sponge on Hat Rock, Plymouth .

Copyright: Robert Keen

[sagele7]: <i>Cylista elegans</i> var. <i>rosea </i>with <i>Alcyonium digitatum</i> in the Isles of Scilly.

Cylista elegans var. rosea with Alcyonium digitatum in the Isles of Scilly.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[sagele5]: <i>Cylista elegans</i> var. <i>venusta</i> on the wreck of the Scylla, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall.

Cylista elegans var. venusta on the wreck of the Scylla, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[sagele3]: <i>Cylista elegans</i> var.<i> rosea</i> on the wreck of the Scylla, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall.

Cylista elegans var. rosea on the wreck of the Scylla, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[sagele6]: Close up of <i>Cylista elegans</i>.

Close up of Cylista elegans.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[sagele9]: Orange-centred <i>Cylista elegans</i> with clear white spots on the column.

Orange-centred Cylista elegans with clear white spots on the column.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[saglac]: A sea anemone <i>Cylista lacerata</i>.

A sea anemone Cylista lacerata.

Copyright: Paul Naylor

[sagund]: Aquarium photograph of individual from Firestone Bay, Plymouth Sound.

Aquarium photograph of individual from Firestone Bay, Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[sagund2]: <i>Cylista undata</i> on sandy sublittoral sediment.

Cylista undata on sandy sublittoral sediment.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[pnewland20101026_2]: Two <i>Cylista undata</i> anemones adjacent to bivalve siphons.

Two Cylista undata anemones adjacent to bivalve siphons.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[pnewland20101026_3]: Two <i>Cylista undata</i> anemones adjacent to bivalve siphons.

Two Cylista undata anemones adjacent to bivalve siphons.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[diacin]: <i>Diadumene cincta</i>.

Diadumene cincta.

Copyright: Marco Faasse

[mjeanes20090815]: An orange-striped anemone at Porthallow, showing striped orange scaphus.

An orange-striped anemone at Porthallow, showing striped orange scaphus.

Copyright: Matthew Jeanes

[edwcar]: <i>Edwardsiella carnea</i>.

Edwardsiella carnea.

Copyright: Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA)

[epicou]: The zoanthid sea anemone <i>Epizoanthus couchii</i>.

The zoanthid sea anemone Epizoanthus couchii.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[epicou3]: <i>Epizoanthus couchii</i> at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Epizoanthus couchii at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[epicou2]: Cluster of <i>Epizoanthus couchii</i> at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Cluster of Epizoanthus couchii at Firestone Bay in Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[eunver]: Two fans of <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i> showing the two morphs, pink and white.

Two fans of Eunicella verrucosa showing the two morphs, pink and white.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[eunver3]: <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i> on the wreck of the Persier, south Devon.

Eunicella verrucosa on the wreck of the Persier, south Devon.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[eunver5]: <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i>.

Eunicella verrucosa.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[pnewland20090811]: A white sea fan amongst pink fans on the wreck of the Persier, Bigbury Bay.

A white sea fan amongst pink fans on the wreck of the Persier, Bigbury Bay.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[eunver4]: Close up of <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i> with polyps extended at Hand Deeps, Plymouth.

Close up of Eunicella verrucosa with polyps extended at Hand Deeps, Plymouth.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[eunver2]: Close up of the extended polyps of <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i> on Hand Deeps, Plymouth.

Close up of the extended polyps of Eunicella verrucosa on Hand Deeps, Plymouth.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[eunver8]: Mermaids purse (dogfish egg) wrapped around <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i> at the Dartmouth Mewstone in south Devon.

Mermaids purse (dogfish egg) wrapped around Eunicella verrucosa at the Dartmouth Mewstone in south Devon.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[eunver7]: Necrotic example of <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i> at the Mewstone, Plymouth.

Necrotic example of Eunicella verrucosa at the Mewstone, Plymouth.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[eunver6]: Necrotic<i> Eunicella verrucosa</i>.

Necrotic Eunicella verrucosa.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[eunver9]: Small sea fan at the Mewstone, Plymouth.

Small sea fan at the Mewstone, Plymouth.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[funqua]: <i>Funiculina quadrangularis</i>, tall sea pen.

Funiculina quadrangularis, tall sea pen.

Copyright: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

[funqua2]: A number of <i>Funiculina quadrangularis</i> embedded in sediment

A number of Funiculina quadrangularis embedded in sediment

Copyright: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

[funqua4]: Diver and the tall sea pen <i>Funiculina quadrangularis</i> at ca 20 m depth in Loch Duich

Diver and the tall sea pen Funiculina quadrangularis at ca 20 m depth in Loch Duich

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[funqua3]: The tall sea pen <i>Funiculina quadrangularis</i> at 20 m depth in Loch Duich.

The tall sea pen Funiculina quadrangularis at 20 m depth in Loch Duich.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[halchr]: Lone <i>Halcampa chrysanthellum</i> on the seabed.

Lone Halcampa chrysanthellum on the seabed.

Copyright: Lin Baldock

[halaby]: Taken on a night dive, <i>Halcampoides abyssorum</i> retracting back into the gravel on the south side of at Knoll Pins, Lundy.

Taken on a night dive, Halcampoides abyssorum retracting back into the gravel on the south side of at Knoll Pins, Lundy.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[halelo]: <i>Halcampoides purpureus</i> at Knoll Pins, Lundy Island.

Halcampoides purpureus at Knoll Pins, Lundy Island.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[hopdur]: Colony <i>Hoplangia durotrix</i> on the Wreck of the Rosehill at 24 meters depth below chart datum.

Colony Hoplangia durotrix on the Wreck of the Rosehill at 24 meters depth below chart datum.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[hopdur4]: <i>Hoplangia durotrix</i> with cup corals at Lundy.

Hoplangia durotrix with cup corals at Lundy.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[hopdur2]: Colonies of the Weymouth carpet coral <i>Hoplangia durotrix</i> in a gulley, Southampton.

Colonies of the Weymouth carpet coral Hoplangia durotrix in a gulley, Southampton.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[horcor]: Pair of <i>Hormathia coronata</i> individuals on a mixed substratum.

Pair of Hormathia coronata individuals on a mixed substratum.

Copyright: Lin Baldock

[isosul]: <i>Isozoanthus sulcatus</i> colony in typical habitat of silty rock.

Isozoanthus sulcatus colony in typical habitat of silty rock.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[leppru]: <i>Leptopsammia pruvoti</i>.

Leptopsammia pruvoti.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[leptopsammia_pruvoti_anch]: <i>Leptopsammia pruvoti</i>

Leptopsammia pruvoti

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[leppru9]: <i>Leptopsammia pruvoti</i> eggs / larvae at water surface in aquarium.

Leptopsammia pruvoti eggs / larvae at water surface in aquarium.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[leppru4]: <i>Leptopsammia pruvoti</i> in the Channel Isles.

Leptopsammia pruvoti in the Channel Isles.

Copyright: Sue Daly

[leppru7]: Group of sunset cup corals <i>Leptopsammia pruvoti</i> on vertical rock at depth 30 m, Plymouth Sound old cliff-line.

Group of sunset cup corals Leptopsammia pruvoti on vertical rock at depth 30 m, Plymouth Sound old cliff-line.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[leppru2]: Oral view of <i>Leptopsammia pruvoti</i>.

Oral view of Leptopsammia pruvoti.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[leppru6]: Sunset cup coral <i>Leptopsammia pruvoti</i> group on vertical rock below overhang at the Knoll Pins, Lundy.

Sunset cup coral Leptopsammia pruvoti group on vertical rock below overhang at the Knoll Pins, Lundy.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[leppru8]: Sunset cup coral <i>Leptopsammia pruvoti</i> on vertical rock on submerged cliff-line offshore of Plymouth Sound.

Sunset cup coral Leptopsammia pruvoti on vertical rock on submerged cliff-line offshore of Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[leppru3]: Typical group of the solitary coral <i>Leptopsammia pruvoti</i>.

Typical group of the solitary coral Leptopsammia pruvoti.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[ASouthward-Lophelia pertusa- 1971]: <em>Lophelia pertusa</em> photographed in 1971

Lophelia pertusa photographed in 1971

Copyright: Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA)

[lopper]: Polyps of the cold-water coral <i>Lophelia pertusa</i>.

Polyps of the cold-water coral Lophelia pertusa.

Copyright: Dr Murray Roberts

[lopper4]: Close up of the skeletal framework of a <i>Lophelia pertusa</i> colony.

Close up of the skeletal framework of a Lophelia pertusa colony.

Copyright: Dan Lear

[lopper5]: Close up the skeletal cups (corallites) of <i>Lophelia pertusa</i>.

Close up the skeletal cups (corallites) of Lophelia pertusa.

Copyright: Dan Lear

[lopper6]: Colony of <i>Lophelia pertusa</i> from Mingulay Reef complex.

Colony of Lophelia pertusa from Mingulay Reef complex.

Copyright: Dr Murray Roberts

[lopper3]: Skeleton of a small colony of <i>Lophelia pertusa</i>.

Skeleton of a small colony of Lophelia pertusa.

Copyright: Dan Lear

[mesmit]: <i>Mesacmaea mitchelli</i> in muddy gravel.

Mesacmaea mitchelli in muddy gravel.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[mesmit2]: <i>Mesacmaea mitchelli</i> in muddy sand at ca 8 m below chart datum

Mesacmaea mitchelli in muddy sand at ca 8 m below chart datum

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[metsen7]: Close up of <i>Metridium senile</i> on Raglan Reef, Manacles, south-west Cornwall.

Close up of Metridium senile on Raglan Reef, Manacles, south-west Cornwall.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[metsen]: <i>Metridium senile</i> in Scapa Flow, Orkneys.

Metridium senile in Scapa Flow, Orkneys.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[metsen6]: <i>Metridium senile</i> seemingly 'on the move', HMS Scylla.

Metridium senile seemingly 'on the move', HMS Scylla.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[djones20110729_3]: <i>Metridium senile</i> showing catch tentacles

Metridium senile showing catch tentacles

Copyright: Dylan Jones

[jmadle20110901_1]: <i>Metridium senile</i> with tentacles retracted, surrounded by brittlestars

Metridium senile with tentacles retracted, surrounded by brittlestars

Copyright: Julian Madle

[metsen3]: <i>Metridium senile</i>.

Metridium senile.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[metsen4]: <i>Metridium senile</i>.

Metridium senile.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[pnewland20110117]: A plumose anemone colony.

A plumose anemone colony.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[metsen2]: Pink and white <i>Metridium senile</i>.

Pink and white Metridium senile.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[metsen5]: Plumose anemone on a cable.

Plumose anemone on a cable.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[glang20101120]: White and orange <i>Metridium senile</i>

White and orange Metridium senile

Copyright: Gordon Lang

[nemvec]: <i>Nematostella vectensis</i>, one individual removed from the substratum.

Nematostella vectensis, one individual removed from the substratum.

Copyright: Dennis R. Seaward

[pacmul]: Individual with out-stretched tentacles.

Individual with out-stretched tentacles.

Copyright: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

[sdaly20100810_1]: <i>Pachycerianthus multiplicatus</i>on rocky substratum

Pachycerianthus multiplicatuson rocky substratum

Copyright: Sue Daly

[pacmul3]: A fireworks anemone <i>Pachycerianthus multiplicatus</i> from Loch Duich Head with tentacles outstretched.

A fireworks anemone Pachycerianthus multiplicatus from Loch Duich Head with tentacles outstretched.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[pacmul4]: Centre of <i>Pachycerianthus multiplicatus</i> against a black background.

Centre of Pachycerianthus multiplicatus against a black background.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[pacmul5]: Retracted <i>Pachycerianthus multiplicatus</i> against a black background.

Retracted Pachycerianthus multiplicatus against a black background.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[pacmul2]: The fireworks anemone <i>Pachycerianthus multiplicatus</i> with tentacles outstretched.

The fireworks anemone Pachycerianthus multiplicatus with tentacles outstretched.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[parang]: <i>Parazoanthus anguicomus</i> on dead <i>Eunicella verrucosa</i> at Coopers Cliff off shore Plymouth Sound.

Parazoanthus anguicomus on dead Eunicella verrucosa at Coopers Cliff off shore Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[parang2]: <i>Parazoanthus anguicomus</i>.

Parazoanthus anguicomus.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[parang4]: Close up of <i>Parazoanthus anguicomus</i> at Doune, Scotland.

Close up of Parazoanthus anguicomus at Doune, Scotland.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[parang5]: Close up of <i>Parazoanthus anguicomus</i> on the Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Close up of Parazoanthus anguicomus on the Manacles, southwest Cornwall.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[parang6]: Clump of <i>Parazoanthus anguicomus</i>.

Clump of Parazoanthus anguicomus.

Copyright: Paul Naylor

[parang3]: White creeping anemone <i>Parazoanthus anguicomus</i> on rock.

White creeping anemone Parazoanthus anguicomus on rock.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[paraxi]: Cluster of <i>Parazoanthus axinellae</i> polyps.

Cluster of Parazoanthus axinellae polyps.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[pnewland20101215_1]: <i>Parazoanthus axinellae</i>

Parazoanthus axinellae

Copyright: Paul Newland

[paraxi4]: <i>Parazoanthus axinellae</i> on Coopers Cliff off shore Plymouth Sound.

Parazoanthus axinellae on Coopers Cliff off shore Plymouth Sound.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[paraxi2]: <i>Parazoanthus axinellae</i> on rock face at Lundy Island.

Parazoanthus axinellae on rock face at Lundy Island.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[paraxi3]: Close up of <i>Parazoanthus axinellae</i> polyps in the Channel Isles.

Close up of Parazoanthus axinellae polyps in the Channel Isles.

Copyright: Sue Daly

[peacyl]: <i>Peachia cylindrica</i> anemone and maerl.

Peachia cylindrica anemone and maerl.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[peacyl2]: <i>Peachia cylindrica</i>

Peachia cylindrica

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[peacyl4]: <i>Peachia cylindrica</i> buried in coarse sand.

Peachia cylindrica buried in coarse sand.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[peacyl3]: <i>Peachia cylindrica</i> larvae.

Peachia cylindrica larvae.

Copyright: Marine Biological Association of the UK (MBA)

[peacyl5]: <i>Peachia cylindrica</i> on a gravel bed.

Peachia cylindrica on a gravel bed.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[penpho]: <i>Pennatula phosphorea</i> and <i>Turritella communis</i> in muddy sediment.

Pennatula phosphorea and Turritella communis in muddy sediment.

Copyright: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

[penpho2]: Close-up view of <i>Pennatula phosphorea</i>.

Close-up view of Pennatula phosphorea.

Copyright: Dr Hilmar Hinz

[phegau]: Group of individuals.

Group of individuals.

Copyright: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

[prosim]: <i>Protanthea simplex</i>.

Protanthea simplex.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[prosim2]: <i>Protanthea simplex</i> at Stome Narrows in Loch Carron, Scotland.

Protanthea simplex at Stome Narrows in Loch Carron, Scotland.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[prosim4]: <i>Protanthea simplex</i> at Stome Narrows in Loch Carron, Scotland.

Protanthea simplex at Stome Narrows in Loch Carron, Scotland.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[prosim5]: <i>Protanthea simplex</i> surrounded by brittle stars.

Protanthea simplex surrounded by brittle stars.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[glang20100127]: A collection of anemones amongst <i>Sabella pavonina</i>.

A collection of anemones amongst Sabella pavonina.

Copyright: Gordon Lang

[glang20100127_1]: A sea loch anemone.

A sea loch anemone.

Copyright: Gordon Lang

[prosim3]: The sealoch anemone <i>Protanthea simplex</i>.

The sealoch anemone Protanthea simplex.

Copyright: Marine Conservation Society (MCS)

[scocal]: The worm anemone <i>Scolanthus callimorphus</i>.

The worm anemone Scolanthus callimorphus.

Copyright: Marco Faasse

[swipal]: A group of sea fans.

A group of sea fans.

Copyright: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

[fcrouch20100811_1]: <i>Swiftia pallida</i> surrounded by coral polyps.

Swiftia pallida surrounded by coral polyps.

Copyright: Fiona Crouch

[glang20110120]: A northern sea fan.

A northern sea fan.

Copyright: Gordon Lang

[urtfel]: <i>Urticina felina</i> at Scapa Flow, Orkneys.

Urticina felina at Scapa Flow, Orkneys.

Copyright: Robert Keen

[urtfel5]: <i>Urticina felina</i>

Urticina felina

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[cmcnaughton20110329_5]: <i>Urticina felina</i>

Urticina felina

Copyright: Cathal McNaughton

[cmcnaughton20110329_6]: <i>Urticina felina</i>

Urticina felina

Copyright: Cathal McNaughton

[jmadle20110901]: <i>Urticina felina</i>

Urticina felina

Copyright: Julian Madle

[jmadle20110901_3]: <i>Urticina felina</i> (showing colour variation between the two)

Urticina felina (showing colour variation between the two)

Copyright: Julian Madle

[urtfel3]: <i>Urticina felina</i> column showing verrucae.

Urticina felina column showing verrucae.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[urtfel7]: <i>Urticina felina</i>.

Urticina felina.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[urtfel2]: <i>Urticina felina</i>.

Urticina felina.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[urtfel4]: <i>Urticina felina</i>.

Urticina felina.

Copyright: Dr Keith Hiscock

[urtfel8]: A blue colour morph of <i>Urticina felina</i>.

A blue colour morph of Urticina felina.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[urtfel11]: Closed <i>Urticina felina</i>.

Closed Urticina felina.

Copyright: Judith Oakley

[urtfel10]: Group of <i>Urticina felina</i>.

Group of Urticina felina.

Copyright: Paul Naylor

[urtfel6]: The dahlia anemone <i>Urticina felina</i> fully retracted. Column showing characteristic warts (verrucae) and adherent debris.

The dahlia anemone Urticina felina fully retracted. Column showing characteristic warts (verrucae) and adherent debris.

Copyright: Paul Newland

[virmir]: Sea pens, <i>Virgularia mirabilis</i> extending from muddy sediment.

Sea pens, Virgularia mirabilis extending from muddy sediment.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[virmir3]: <i>Virgularia mirabilis </i>embedded in sediment.

Virgularia mirabilis embedded in sediment.

Copyright: Sue Scott

[virmir4]: <i>Virgularia mirabilis</i> embedded in sediment; 5 colonies shown.

Virgularia mirabilis embedded in sediment; 5 colonies shown.

Copyright: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

[virmir2]: Stem and polyps of <i>Virgularia mirabilis</i>.

Stem and polyps of Virgularia mirabilis.

Copyright: Sue Scott

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