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Palythoa sp |
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Sea mats |
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Krustenanemone |
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Korstanemoon |
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Zoanthaire encroûtant |
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Zoantario incrustante |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
Generally in an area where there is a current
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 3 cm Diameter of the polyp : 7 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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