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Lace coral - Pocillopora damicornis Shark Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (2009). Egypt,Geotagged,Lace coral,Pocillopora damicornis,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Lace coral - Pocillopora damicornis

Shark Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (2009).

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    So pretty! Posted 3 years ago
  2. View Barry's profile
    Barry
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    Some cool fish there as well! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Patomarazul's profile
      Patomarazul
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      Yes, this was a Pomacentrus sulfureus:
      Pomacentrus sulfureus Seen in Shark Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (2009). Egypt,Geotagged,Pomacentrus sulfureus,Spring,Sulphur Damselfish

      It added a nice color to the picture as well :-)       Posted 3 years ago

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The Lace coral

"Pocillopora damicornis", the cauliflower or lace coral, is a species of stony coral in the family Pocilloporidae. It is native to tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The two subspecies are "P. d. bulbosa" and "P. d. caespitosa".

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Similar species: Stony Corals
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Uploaded Aug 20, 2022. Captured Jun 2, 2009 16:28 in X95W+Q5 Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Egypt.
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  • SP550UZ
  • f/3.2
  • 10/800s
  • ISO50
  • 4.68mm