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Plate coral (Montipora sp.)
Detail of a Plate coral (Montipora sp.)
The flower like structures correspond to the animal polyps that are able to catch food from the surrounding water to feed the entire colony.
Location: Saint Brandon (Cargados Carajos), Mauritius. Indian Ocean
Photo ID: 50montipora01
Author: Aldine Amiel
Aldine Amiel / Kahi Kai Images
Model Release: No
Property Release: No
Photo size: 12.3 Mpixels (35.1 MB uncompressed) - 4326x2838 pixels (14.4x9.5 in / 36.6x24 cm at 300 ppi)
Photo keywords: anthozoan, cargados carajos, close up, living coral, polyp, saint brandon, sea creature
