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Millepora alcicornis
Tree- or brush-like colonies, the branches of which can inflict painful stings.
A type of hard coral with slender, branching fingers that form thickets.
Thanks, glbnoah109!
Beautiful shot. Coral also known as encrusting stingikng coral.
Thanks again, moralcoral :)
Delicate, yes, but it can sting! Not as bad as hydroids, though.
very delicate - nice !
Spotted on Feb 4, 2012 Submitted on Feb 6, 2012
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