Anemones Collection (#8)

Snakelocks anemones (Anemonia sulcata) completely filling a small rock pool. Sea anemones catch their prey by means of stinging tentacles. The tentacles also act as a deterrent to predation

Twoband anemonefish. Two twoband anemone fish (Amphiprion bicinctus) amongst their host anemones. The anemonefish, also known as the clown fish, is always found in association with sea anemones

Tide pool containing giant green anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) and an ochre sea star (Pisaster ochraceus). Photographed at the Olympic National Park, on the Olympic Peninsula, in Washington

Anemones. Close-up of Protopalythoa sp. anemones on a reef. Photographed off Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Plumose sea anemones (Metridium senile). These anemones are found mostly in the cooler waters of the northern Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Disc anemones (Amplexidiscus fenestrafer) on a reef. Disc anemones are similar to sea anemones because they have no calcerous skeleton, but anatomically they more strongly resemble stony corals

Anemones with anemonefish. Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) swimming over Magnificent anemones (Heteractis magnifica). Photographed off Rincah Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Poppy anemones (Anemone coronaria) of varying colours in a field. Photographed in Israel

Shaggy mouse nudibranchs

Anemones and sea squirts. Zoanthid anemones (Acrozoanthus sp. red) and sea squirts (or tunicates, Clavelina sp. and Didemnum sp.) on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Blue anemone (Anemone apennina) flower. Photographed in Sicily, Italy

Poppy anemone flowers (Anemone coronaria). Photographed at the Olamos plateau in the White Mountains of Crete

Crinoid and gorgonian anemones. Gorgonian wrappers (Nemanthus annamensis) are small anemones with white tentacles (lower frame) that can be seen wrapped around a large crinoid (centre)

Anemone flowers (Anemone sp. )
Anemone flowers (Anemone sp.)

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica
Japanese windflowers (Anemone hupehensis var. japonica)

Japanese anemone flowers including (Anemone x hybrida Pamina ), pink and (Anemone x hybrida Honorine Jobert ), white

Anemone Pallida flowers
Anemone (Anemone x lipsiensis Pallida ) flowers

Anemone Amelia flowers
Anemone (Anemone thalictroides Amelia ) flowers

Anemone Vestal flowers
Anemone (Anemone nemorosa Vestal ) flowers

Spring flowers. Dwarf daffodils (Narcissus sp. yellow) amongst anemone flowers (Anemone blanda, purple). Photographed in Kew Gardens, UK

Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion percula, Alam Batu, Bali, Indonesia

Wood Anemones - in flower in spring in ancient coppice woodland; Garston Wood nature reserve, Dorset UK
ROG-13600 Wood Anemones - in flower in spring in ancient coppice woodland Garston Wood nature reserve, Dorset UK Anemone nemorosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Branching Anemone - releasing eggs
VT-7762 Branching Anemone - releasing eggs Actinodendron plumosum Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Clown / Anemone Fish - note: uncommon gill spine - Indonesia
VT-5307 Clown / Anemone Fish note: uncommon gill spine - Indonesia Premnas biaculealus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A mountain Aubrieta (Aubretia), Aubrieta deltoidea, in the mountains of Crete
ROG-13277 A mountain Aubrieta in the mountains of Crete. Aubrieta deltoidea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Crown Anemones (Anemone coronaria) on the Omalos Plateau, White Mountains, Crete
ROG-13275 Crown Anemones - on the Omalos Plateau White Mountains, Crete. Anemone coronaria Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flowery old olive groves in spring on the Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, south Greece
ROG-13322 Flowery old olive groves in spring on the Mani Peninsula Peloponnese, south Greece. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Beautiful flowery old olive groves in spring, with Large Mediterranean Spurge, on the Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese
ROG-13321 Beautiful flowery old olive groves in spring with Large Mediterranean Spurge, on the Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, south Greece

Peacock Anemone ( Anemone pavonina), scarlet form, in flower in spring, Peloponnese, Greece
ROG-13319 Peacock Anemone, scarlet form, in flower in spring Peloponnese, Greece. Anemone pavonina Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Anemones in garden cold frame
SG-20186 Anemones in garden cold frame Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Western Anemone / Western Pasque flower - in the mist, at the snow-line; Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington
ROG-12959 Western Anemone / Western Pasque flower Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington. USA Anemone occidentalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Seed heads of Western Anemone / Western Pasque flower - Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington
ROG-12957 Seed heads of Western Anemone / Western Pasque flower Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington. USA Anemone occidentalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Turban Buttercups (and a few Crown Anemones) on Akrotiri Peninsula, Greek Cyprus (south)
ROG-13592 Turban Buttercups (and a few Crown Anemones) on Akrotiri Peninsula Greek Cyprus (south). Ranunculus asiaticus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cylinder Anemone - European coasts
PM-6339 CYLINDER SEA ANEMONE European coasts Cerianthus sp. Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tube Anemone - Normally coloured gray or off white - This anemone is a rare colour standing out like a beacon in 12
VT-9031 Tube Anemone - Normally coloured gray or off white - This anemone is a rare colour standing out like a beacon in 12 meters of water Indonesia Cerianthid sp

Tube Dwelling Sea Anemone, northwest Pacific
PM-10628 Tube Dwelling Sea Anemone, northwest Pacific. Coelenterates Pachycerianthus magnus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Yellow wood anemone - Buttercup anemone
ME-1687 Yellow wood anemone - Buttercup anemone Anemone ranunculoides Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wood Anemone - close up of two flowers - Nottinghamshire - UK
GET-1760 Wood Anemone - close up of two flowers Nottinghamshire - UK Anemone nemorosa Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wood Anemone - in wood - Nottinghamshire - UK
GET-1758 Wood Anemone - in wood Nottinghamshire - UK Anemone nemorosa Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A Wandering anemone - usually attach themselves in large numbers to Sea whips or Gorgonian sea fans
AUS-1954 A Wandering anemone - usually attach themselves in large numbers to Sea whips or Gorgonian sea fans (thus dubbed Gorgonian wrappers')

Swimming anemone - A beautiful, flower-like animal, frequently seen attached to corals and sea fans
AUS-1941 Swimming anemone - A beautiful, flower-like animal, frequently seen attached to corals and sea fans. New South Wales, Australia Nemanthus sp

Waratah anemone - growing alongside a cluster of Mussels, Brachidontes rostratus, Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck
AUS-1952 Waratah anemone - growing alongside a cluster of Mussels, Brachidontes rostratus Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania

Sea Anemones / Lackerbauer
An assortment of sea anemones

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Bulb-tentacle Anemone Entacmaea quadricolor. Gili Islands, Lombok, Indonesia

Beadlet Anemone with half opened tentacles together with common limpet, snails
SAS-427 Beadlet Anemone - with half opened tentacles together with common limpet (patella vulgata), snails, acorn barnacles and algae in rock pool Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands

Anemone Hermit crab - lacking a hard shell of its own the hermit crab makes its home in a vacant shell
VT-8746 Anemone Hermit crab - lacking a hard shell of its own the hermit crab makes its home in a vacant shell. As a disguise it plants stinging anemones on its shell

Tube Anemone - Indonesia
VT-8965 Tube Anemone Indonesia Cerianthid sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Anemones, the vibrant and captivating creatures of the sea. Plate 127 showcases the mesmerizing Spine-cheek Anemonefish seeking refuge within a Sea Anemone in the tropical Indo-Pacific waters. A stunning sight, accompanied by the presence of a Common Grey Seaslug gracefully gliding beside a Snakelocks Anemone in a shallow pool. In gardens, Dwarf daffodils and Anemone blanda create an enchanting blend, forming a beautiful mixture that heralds the arrival of spring at Kew. Meanwhile, Clownfish form symbiotic relationships with these delicate anemones in Gizo, Solomon Islands - a testament to nature's intricate connections. Dating back to 1865, Sea they have fascinated scientists and artists alike with their ethereal beauty. Blue Anemones on Red canvas evoke feelings of tranquility while capturing their essence through artistry. Venturing into forests reveals hidden treasures: clusters of vibrant Anemones dotting the landscape like scattered gems amidst lush greenery. White Anemones add an elegant touch to any setting with their pure petals dancing delicately in gentle breezes. Yet not all is serene; entanglement can occur as these delicate creatures intertwine and compete for space in their underwater realm. The struggle for survival unfolds beneath tranquil waves. Blue China pottery adorned with intricate illustrations depicts scenes reminiscent of blooming fields filled with colorful anemones - showcasing how they have inspired human creativity throughout history. An assortment of images captures our imagination: from sea to garden borders, forests to artwork – each portraying different facets of this extraordinary species known as "anemones. " Their allure continues to captivate us as we explore both their natural habitats and artistic interpretations across time and cultures.