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Madrepora oculata (close-up) showing calyx structure

Description

Madrepora oculata (close-up) showing calyx structure. Madrepora is one of thereef-building corals. Note characteristic zigzag pattern of this coral.

Credit

Lophelia II 2009. Deepwater Coral

Display Date

2009 August 30

Location

Gulf of Mexico

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
Lophelia II Expeditions

Keywords

Ocean Exploration