A Mossy Chiton (Mopalia muscosa) surrounded by tightly closed Sunburst Anemone (Anthopleura sola) holding small pebbles. All have been exposed by the

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A Mossy Chiton (Mopalia muscosa) surrounded by tightly closed Sunburst Anemone (Anthopleura sola) holding small pebbles. All have been exposed by the outgoing tide on an outcrop at Leo Carrillo State Park, Maliby, California.

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Size: 5476px × 3654px
Location: Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu, California
Photo credit: © Jennifer Booher / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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