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2 unusual facts about Dermasterias imbricata


Aggregating anemone

The few known predators of Anthopleura elegantissima include the nudibranch Aeolidia papillosa, leather star Dermasterias imbricata and mosshead sculpin Clinocottus globiceps.

Metridium farcimen

The starfish, Dermasterias imbricata, has been observed feeding on larger anemones in Puget Sound.



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