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Paracorynactis hoplites polyps can vary in diameter from as small as only 2 mm (0.08 in) to as large as 21 cm (8 in). Their tentacles end in extremely sticky balls (acrospheres) covered with stinging cells (nematocysts).

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

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Uploaded Dec 6, 2022. Captured Dec 2, 2022 09:28.
  • TG-6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/125s
  • ISO320
  • 12.73mm