Beadlet sea anemone called Granny (cropped)

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Summary[edit] Description: English: Beadlet sea anemone, Actinia equina, called Granny (c.1821–1887) Illustrated in John Graham Dalyell (1847-1848) "Rare and remarkable animals of Scotland, represented from living subjects; with practical observations on their nature" volume 2, plate XLV. Reproduced in Swinney, Geoffrey N. (October 2007). "Granny (c. 1821–1887), "a zoological celebrity". Archives of Natural History. 34 (2): 219–228. doi:10.3366/anh.2007.34.2.219. ISSN 1755-6260. The legend says "Actinia Mesembryanthemum; Survived 20 years in Captivity; Produced 334 Young". Date: 1847-1848. Source: (October 2007). "Granny (c. 1821–1887), “a zoological celebrity”". Archives of Natural History 34 (2): 219–228. DOI:10.3366/anh.2007.34.2.219. ISSN 1755-6260. Author: John Graham Dalyell (1775-1851). Other versions: File:Beadlet sea anemone called Granny, colour (cropped).jpg.