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Another habitat common in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary is the sandy bottom. Sandy and muddy bottom provides a perfect habitat for the burrowing tube anemones (Pachycerianthus fimbriatus) and brittle stars. When startled, the tube anemone will quickly retract into its tube to evade potential predators. (photo: Shane Anderson)

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