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Feeding polyps on massive coral head (Pocillopora meandrina) -polyps are filter-feeders

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Description

Feeding polyps on massive coral head (Pocillopora meandrina) -polyps are filter-feeders.

Photographer

Dr. James P. McVey

Display Date

Jul-74

Location

Truk Lagoon Reef (Chuuk)

Collection

Coral Kingdom

Pacific Reefs

invertebrates

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA Sea Grant Program

Keywords

Coral Reefs