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"Melithaea ochracea" is a species of colonial soft coral in the family Melithaeidae, commonly known as knotted fan coral. It grows in tree-like fans on coral reefs in the South China Sea. It is used in the jewellery industry under the name red spongy coral.

Similar species: Soft Corals
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 14, 2022. Captured Jan 20, 2022 12:21.
  • TG-6
  • f/2.8
  • 1/500s
  • ISO100
  • 4.5mm