Lace Coral (5”-7”) Triton They range from Magdalena Bay

They range from Magdalena Bay

the sea star actually extends its stomach out through its mouth and digests its prey externally

This species is sometimes kept in aquariums

These large sea snails are known to sense and give chase to their prey

Pure-white (“albinos” or “albinistic”) shells are not uncommon

Lace Coral (5”-7”) Triton They range from Magdalena BayThe Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 55 meters). They occur in groups under shaded ledges, caves, and overhangs where they avoid strong sunlight. The flat part of the coral faces into a strong current where it can make use of the passing plankton and other prey. They use the venomous cells (nematocysts) found in their tentacles to catch prey in these nutrient rich waters, but also to sting and deflect any