0Anemone swims to escape attacking Seastar
9 Video Views·Oct 11, 2022
Stomphea would seem to make an easy meal
for any determined predator.
Today, it's being stalked by a stealthy foe, the sea
star, Dermasterius.
Sampling the water with its sensory tentacles,
the sea star inches toward its prey.
Stomphea remains unaware of the approaching danger.
But when Dermasterius comes close enough to touch it,
Stomphea springs into action.
In a stunning defensive maneuver,
Stomphea frees itself from the rock and swims away.
This is one of just a few anemones
that can actually swim.