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Rapharia gorgonia, Solitary Gorgonian
Hydroid. Size: 1/4-1 in. diameter. Singular polyps with thin, clearish
tentacles. Usually found attached to sea fans, particularly Sea Plumes
(Pseudopterogorgia
(now Antillogorgia)). Roatan pic by TiffB. |
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Clavularia sp.
N. Sulawesi |
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Clavularia sp.
Red Sea.
Genus Clavularia (et al.
Clavulariids):
Individual polyps are encased in calyces (sing., calyx) of half to two
inches in length. Tentacle enclosed by feathery pinnules, often
side-branched. Occur in pinks, blues, white to cream, brown to yellow
colors, at times with contrasting centers. Unlike pulsing soft corals
(Family Xeniidae), Clavulariids can withdraw their tentacles completely. |
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Acabaria splendens, Splendid Knotted Fan
Coral. Deeper water species that is planktivorous. Gorgeous
close-ups showing the flexible "knots" at the anastomoses
of a colony. Red Sea pic by DiF. |
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