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Flower Soft Coral

Anthelia glauca

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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as Waving Hand Coral and Wood's Polyp Coral. They feed on plankton, and grow to a length of about 25cm.

Habitat:

Found on reef flats at depths of 6 to 20m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.

Reference Links:

Anthelia glauca - Overview, The Flower Soft Coral - Identify tropical fish - Whats That Fish!

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Global Coral Reef Monitoring
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Davao Gulf Marine Life
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Philippine Coral Survey

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PublishedJanuary 25, 2012

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