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Peachia quinquecapitata  (Twelve-Tentacled Parasitic Anemone)

Photo of Peachia quinquecapitata by <a href="http://www.naturediver.com">Derek Holzapfel</a>
© Derek Holzapfel (Photo ID #55449)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Pender Island, BC Photographer Derek Holzapfel
Habitat sand/mud bottom
Photo Date October 02, 2013 Upload Date October 31, 2013
Elevation (m) -3
UTM Zone # Latitude 48.8159919100802
UTM Easting Longitude -123.325610160042
UTM Northing Photo ID # 55449
Notes Bridges Beach - Pender Island. I have only seen this species at this location. On this dive there were many (approx. 30) in shallow water only (5-15ft). Size is about 2-3 cm across.


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