Coral ID

Discussion in 'Coral' started by mikejrice, Jan 14, 2014.

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  1. mikejrice

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    This has to be one of the most interesting corals I've come across so far. I thought it would interesting to see who knows what it is and who has experience with them.
     

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    Clue: it's rare enough not to have a common name.
     
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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Is it even in the family Fungiidae?
     
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    Yes.
     
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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Are multiple mouths a characteristic of this coral?
     
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    Yes they are.
     
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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !

    Well Mike I have spent over 30 min going to all my fav coral ID sites.

    It is on the endangered list?

    And you just wait until Hunter gets here, you just wait. ::)

    Oh last clue, does it start with C?
     
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    I believe it's threatened.

    Oh I'm waiting.

    No.
     
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    Starts with a D Cheryl
     
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    It does look a lot like a diaseris.
     
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