anemone Isotealia antarctica

Here is Isotealia antarctica at Puerto Chacabuco, Chile in 25 - 30 meters depth, with the pedal disc being 2-3 centimeters diameter [1].



The anemone column was nearly invisible being covered with mud [1].



Chilean Isotealia antarctica in aquarium.



Chilean Isotealia antarctica in aquarium.



Chilean Isotealia antarctica in aquarium.



Chilean Isotealia antarctica in aquarium.

1: Vreni Haeussermann, personal communication, 2001

Text ©Peter Brueggeman. Photographs ©Guenter Foersterra & Vreni Haeussermann. Photographs may not be used in any form without the express written permission of Guenter Foersterra & Vreni Haeussermann.