This is a a video of a Giant Green Anemone feeding on a California mussel. The Giant Green Anemone has Nematocysts this paralyzes the prey and allows the anemone to feed on it easier. After the anemone finishes feeding and digestion, it releases its waste throw its mouth.
The Giant Green Anemone feeds mostly on sea urchin, detached mussels, small fish, and mussels. They usually are found in mussel beds because it increases their food ability. The anemone has a slow metabolism which means that it usually will feed only twice a month.
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=283377
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Anthopleura_xanthogrammica.html
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