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News Anemone eats bird

Discussion in 'News, Events & Fests' started by Greater Iowa Reef Society, Feb 9, 2018.

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    The scientists reported a Giant Green Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) consuming a nestling cormorant (Phalacrocorax sp.) in the journal, Marine Ornithology. It is unclear whether the baby bird was alive or dead when it was captured by the anemone. Either way, it's certainly an unforgettable visual.

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  2. DangerJ Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Nature can be a real mother sometimes :eek:
     
  3. Maureen Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    Smart anemone, it knew where to position itself for the supply of food falling from the sky. ;)
     

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