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A robust anthomastus coral with a small white brittle star

Description

A robust anthomastus coral with a small white brittle star. The arms of whatmight be a predatory starfish are seen on the backside, perhaps attackingthe polyps of this coral.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150922T011203Z

Location

Pacific Ocean, ESE of Johnston Atoll, Lone Cone

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana