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Paragorgia sp. deep sea coral with polyps extended. Upper right is a smallbamboo coral with polyps extended. The white smooth material at top ofimage appears to be a worm-like animal. Each has a white tip at the end insight. One is seen curled around the bamboo coral also. (Image credit: NOAA OKEANOS Explorer Program , 2013 Northeast U. S. Canyons Expedition)