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Plumose anenome (Metridium senile) This spectacular anenome with its feathery branched tentacles exists in white, brown and orange froms, often covering exposed surfaces of rock (or wrecks) As with most species if touched the tentacles will contract into the body for protection.
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Sandhaven, Aberdeenshire |
Beadlet anenome Actinia Dark red and found in rock pools or shallows. This is the most common form known by non divers frequenting the shore line and rock pools |
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Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire |
Dahlia anenome Found in a variety of clours and shades geenrally including light & dark bands on the tentacles. The body can be up to about 100mm in diameter.
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Sargartia elegans
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Kyle of Lochalsh 5/04 |
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Dead Mens fingers Alcyonium digitatum Another member of the phylla cnidaria. These can form a spectacular sight, totally covering exposed faces. Generally found in two colourations, white and yellow/orange. On closer approach it can be seen that each "finger" is created from a multitude of individuals, each with its own array of tentacles extended for feeding. The name comes from their appearance when cast up on shore line after gales. |
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Cup coral |
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Nemertesia |
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Kyle of Lochalsh 5/04 |
Virgularia (Sea Rush/Slender sea pen) |
