These aggregating anemone (Anthopleura elegantissima) have picked up bits of sand and shell. If they were out of the water, that junk may help prevent them from drying out, and offer some protection from the sun.

Camera:	Nikon F100
Date:	Tuesday, June 11th, 2002
Film:	Fuji Velvia 50 (slide)
Lens:	105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
Photographer:	John Harvey
Scientific Name:	species related to Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone, Clonal Anemone)
Tag:	tide pool
Larger Image:	1999 x 1358
Raw Image:	3675 x 2496