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Description
Anthomastus coral with polyps in various stages of opening and closing. Thecoral seems to be attached to a large bluish gray sponge. Numerous tubeworms are seen with their cirri extended. (Image credit: NOAA OKEANOS EXPLORER Program; Our Deepwater Backyard)
Credit
NOAA OKEANOS EXPLORER Program; Our Deepwater Backyard
Display Date
20141001T172347Z
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collections
Modern Expeditions
Our Deepwater Backyard 2014