Ryan Murphy photo of this species.
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- This is the yellow color morph, often found in high current areas.
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- All parts of this colorful anemone contribute to its name of “painted” These first two photos are by Dr.A.Svoboda.
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- These three photos are by Dr.A.Svoboda.
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- This image of the yellow variety is from a video taken by Pearson College Divers .
In this video, the soft pink coral Gersemia rubiformis is highlighted. It grows at 7-10 meters over a 3 square meter area off peg #3. Other organisms shown in association in the same area are: Anemone- (both Tealia and Epiactis), hydroids, sponges and colonial ascidians .
Urticina grebelnyi
Painted Anemone
Urticina grebelnyi has previously been called ” Tealia” anemone. They are one of the most abundant large anemone at Race Rocks in the subtidal area. They use their nematocysts expelled from their stout tentacles for the immobilization of small fish, crustaceans such as krill and anything organic that drifts their way. Pieces of dead fish have been seen clinging to the tentacles. They are believed to live a very long time, as long as they are in an area well supplied with food by the current.
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Cnidaria |
| Class | Anthozoa |
| Genus | Utricina |
| Species | grebelnyi |
| Common Name | Painted Anemone |
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This file is provided as part of a collaborative effort by the students,
faculty, staff and volunteers of Lester B. Pearson College 2006
Garry Fletcher