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Fire Coral

Millepora alcicornis

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Field Notes

Description:

Tree- or brush-like colonies, the branches of which can inflict painful stings.

Notes:

A type of hard coral with slender, branching fingers that form thickets.

Reference Links:

fire coral (Millepora alcicornis), ARKive - Fire coral videos, photos and facts - Millepora alcicornis

Species ID Suggestions

Fire Coral

Millepora alcicornis

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Comments (5)
glbnoah109
Beautiful shot. Coral also known as encrusting stingikng coral.
Blogie
Thanks again, moralcoral :)
Blogie
Delicate, yes, but it can sting! Not as bad as hydroids, though.

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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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PublishedFebruary 6, 2012

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