What is this (see picture)?

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What is this (see picture)?

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Hi,

Anyone know what this is? I've only seen these on a few dives at Sund Rock.
Thanks!

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Tube-dwelling anemone, Pachycerianthus fimbriatus, the favored food of the giant dendronotid. See Lamb/Hanby p. 88.
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Great! Thanks so much!

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Moved this to Critterwatchers...
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