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Club-tipped Anemone (Telmatactis sp. ) adult, feeding on Blue Starfish (Linckia laevigata), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
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Club-tipped Anemone (Telmatactis sp. ) adult, feeding on Blue Starfish (Linckia laevigata), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
Club-tipped Anemone (Telmatactis sp.) adult, feeding on Blue Starfish (Linckia laevigata), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November
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© FLPA/Colin Marshall
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Underwater Dinner Party - Club-tipped Anemone and Blue Starfish Show Off Their Feeding Skills in Sulawesi!
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. In this snapshot, we witness a fascinating feast taking place beneath the crystal-clear waters of Sulawesi's Lembeh Straits. The star attractions are none other than a sophisticated Club-tipped Anemone and its unsuspecting prey, the vibrant Blue Starfish. As if hosting an exclusive underwater dinner party, the elegant anemone gracefully extends its tentacles towards the hapless starfish. With impeccable precision, it captures its prey using nature's own trap - stinging cells called cnidocytes that immobilize their victims. The scene is set against a backdrop of breathtaking marine beauty – turquoise ocean waters gently caressing the coastal shores of these Indonesian islands. It serves as a reminder of how diverse and awe-inspiring our planet's sealife can be. Both creatures belong to the mesmerizing world of anthozoans – invertebrates that thrive in aquatic environments. This enchanting encounter showcases predation at its finest; where survival instincts intertwine with natural beauty. Captured by renowned wildlife photographer Colin Marshall from FLPA Images, this extraordinary moment reminds us just how intricate and interconnected life on Earth truly is. So next time you find yourself near these tropical shores, keep your eyes peeled for this mesmerizing dance between predator and prey – it's nature's very own masterpiece!
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