SURVIVAL OF SEA-ANEMONES IN BUNKER-C FUEL Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • Sea anemones (Anthopleura elegantissima) can withstand submersion in Bunker C fuel oil for up to 1 h without visible adverse effects. The wet, mucus-covered tissues of the sea anemones may repel oil. During recovery, the sea anemones expand the column, evert the tentacles and reattach. A dahlia anemone (Tealia lofotensis) withstood immersion in oil for 15 min. The ability to withstand immersion in oil may confer an ecological advantage to sea anemones in contaminated areas. 1984.

published proceedings

  • MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN

author list (cited authors)

  • WICKSTEN, M. K.

citation count

  • 3

complete list of authors

  • WICKSTEN, MK

publication date

  • January 1984