Fire coral (Millepora sp.). This organism is not a true coral,but instead a colonial hydrozoan that is closely related to jellyfish. It is named for the stinging cells (nematocysts) that it uses to paralyse its prey. These cells can inflict a painful sting to humans. Fire coral is important in building reefs; its branching calcium carbonate skeletons may reach tens of centimetres high. Photographed in the Red Sea | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Scoones, Peter |
Taille de l’image : | 4311 px × 3292 px |
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