Giant Green Anemone

The large green anemone pictured here (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) is a large plant-like creature (of the fmaily Actiniidae) inhabiting the intertidal zone of the Pacific Ocean. It can grow to be 8 inches in diameter. They eat mussels, crabs, and small fishes. They can form symbiotic relationships with other organisms such as fish, algae, and/or shrimp.