Hermit anemone - Calliactis parasitica
Actinia which is rarely seen alone, as it is always associated with large hermit crabs with which it forms close symbiotic relationships. Consists of a robust column with around 700 retractile tentacles at the top end. Brownish colour with yellowish-white tentacles. Lives on hermit-crab shells. Maximum size up to 8 centimetres diameter.

Hermit Crab - Dardanus arrosor
Large hermit crab with notched asymmetrical pincers covered with light hair. Red, sometimes brighter than others. Found on rocky or detrital bottoms from 15-20 metres to 50 metres. Maximum size 6 centimetres.

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