Calliactis polypus (Forsskål, 1775)

Calliactis polypus is always attached to the shells of Dardanus hermit crabs. Here the anemone tentacles are fully retracted but the anemones are stretching out thin threads called acontia that are loaded with stinging cells.

Created 2 May 2025

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