Under the Overhang

Breadcrumb Sponge Coating Rock.

At the beach between Lundin Links and Lower Largo there are a series of parallel rock outcrops which are inclined towards the East creating overhangs. These provide shelter for a variety of sea creatures. Best seen at low tide, many of the rocks in the lower shore are covered in breadcrumb sponge (Halichondria panicea).

Above is a sea lemon (Archidorus pseudoargus). This one was quite large, about the size of an actual lemon. Sea lemons feed on breadcrumb sponge. Can see the rosette of gills at one end.

 A cluster of eggs, probably whelk eggs.

A sea anemone (Actinia equina), tentacles withdrawn.

Beadlet Sea Anemones

A row of beadlet sea anemones (Actinia equina) with their tentacles out. Note also the periwinkles tightly wedged above and the barnacles and limpets clinging to the rock.

In this photo can see the blue beads on the sea anemone on the right that give rise to the name.