POLYPS 3 1 



Not only are the anemone tentacles a deterrent to hostile 

 fishes, but the polyp when irritated throws out from its 

 columns immense numbers of long white threads which 



Plumose Anemones 



not only entangle the aggressor but have marked stinging 

 properties. The benefits afforded to the anemone are 

 very obvious, for when the crab is feeding the polyp 



