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The Venus flytrap sea anemone (Actinoscyphia aurelia) is a large sea anemone superficially resembling a
Venus flytrap. Found in deep water canyons in the
Gulf of Mexico, the anemone orients itself to face the upwelling current and catches prey with its tentacles.Photo:
NOAA