A couple of particularly vibrant Snakelocks anemones (Anemonia viridis).
County Clare, Ireland.

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Snakelocks anemones (Anemonia viridis) left high, and almost, dry by the dropping tide.
County Clare, Ireland.

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A Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis)
After watching for a few seconds, you can work out where it gets its name came from.
County Clare, Ireland.

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A Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) in a lowtide rockpool.
County Clare, Ireland.

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A Strawberry Anemone (Actinia fragacea) closed up and holding seawater inside until the tide returns. And a Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) which doesn't have this ability so must remain in rockpools during lowtide.
County Clare, Ireland.

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Juvenile Snakelocks anemones (Anemonia viridis) haven't yet grown their long adult locks (tentacles) and instead look like a gang of rockpool punks.
County Clare, Ireland.

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Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) swirling tentacles.
County Clare, Ireland

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Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) above and below water.
County Clare, Ireland.

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A Beadlet anemone (Actinia equina) and Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis).
County Clare, Ireland.

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