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Another individual in a Cape Flattery sea cave. Note the unusual pale color (DLC 2004). According to Lisbeth Francis, the blue around the edge of the pedal disk seen here is usually more characteristic of large individuals of Epiactis prolifera or other species (compare this photo) than of E. ritteri. However, this individual and the one below do not have the lines up the column characteristic of E. prolifera. - Location Taken: Rosario Marine Station (located at the confluence of Puget Sound, Straits of Juan de Fuca, and Rosario Strait), Washington, U.S.A.
The same individual as above after digging the sand and shells away and exposing the rock it was attached to. Shows the column with its light color and lack of verrucae. - Location Taken: Rosario Marine Station (located at the confluence of Puget Sound, Straits of Juan de Fuca, and Rosario Strait), Washington, U.S.A.
Epiactis prolifera in an aquarium - Location Taken: Rosario Marine Station (located at the confluence of Puget Sound, Straits of Juan de Fuca, and Rosario Strait), Washington, U.S.A.
This clone, covered with bits of gravel and shell which they hold onto by their verrucae, is at Little Corona del Mar, CA. Photo by Dave Cowles, March 2005 - Location Taken: Rosario Marine Station (located at the confluence of Puget Sound, Straits of Juan de Fuca, and Rosario Strait), Washington, U.S.A.
