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Plerogyra sinuosa
Also known as Sinuose Coral, Pearl Bubble Coral, Pearl Coral, Bubblegum Coral, Rounded Bubblegum Coral, Octo-bubble Coral, Grape Coral, Bladder Coral, Cat Eye Bubble Coral and Large Polyp Stony Coral. The bubble tentacles are extended during the day, and hidden slightly by the longer tentacles when feeding during the night. They feed on plankton.
Found on coral and rocky reefs on deep walls and under overhangs, at depths of 20 to 30m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Spotted on Feb 4, 2012
Submitted on Feb 23, 2012
6 Comments
Oh my gosh! Your spottings are like a jewel box filled with gems!
There's a sculptor named Tara Donovan who's work looks so much like this coral: http://www.acegallery.net/artistmenu.php...
Beautiful grate photos Blogie!
Really interesting. I especially like the second shot.
cool looks like grapes!
Very nice!