These interesting
creatures live on the sheltered sides of rocks. They like to be
protected from the hot sun and drying winds.
Anemones use their
tentacles to snare other creatures.The tentacles are covered with
stinging cells which paralyse their prey.
The mouth is a fleshy
opening in the centre of the ring of tentacles. Anemones sting their
prey and swallow it whole.They trap shrimp and small fish which come
near.
Try feeding them a small
piece of crushed mussel.
Try gently touching their
tentacles with a small piece of stick. What will happen?
Sea Anemone topic words.
