Identify this Please.

Discussion in 'Coral' started by jnbahwkins, Nov 8, 2004.

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  1. mushroom_man

    mushroom_man Bubble Tip Anemone

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    well its not like we can identify it now that its dead... but a type of moon they said "they get it all the time. its supposed to have soft polyps on top. thats what my lfs said it was" those were exact words from my lfs.
     
    mushroom_man, Jan 29, 2005
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  2. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Actually, to properly ID a coral, you need to look at it's structure under magnification. The polyp ID can only get you so far, same with growth form, ie. massice, plating, etc.
     
    Gresham, Jan 29, 2005
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