Anemone eats bird
By Leonard Ho – Posted Feb 09, 2018 09:00 AM
We all know anemones can ensnare fishes, crabs, shrimps, snails, and most any organism that ventures too close to their deadly tentacles. But birds? There’s actually footage and scientific documentation of this phenomenon.
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Scientists reported a Giant Green Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) consuming a nestling cormorant (Phalacrocorax sp.) in the journal, Marine Ornithology. It is unclear whether the baby bird was alive or dead when it was captured by the anemone. Either way, it’s certainly an unforgettable visual.
Author: Leonard Ho
Location: Southern California
I’m a passionate aquarist of over 30 years, a coral reef lover, and the blog editor for Advanced Aquarist. While aquarium gadgets interest me, it’s really livestock (especially fish), artistry of aquariums, and “method behind the madness” processes that captivate my attention.
Website: http://www.advancedaquarist.com.
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