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Lollipop Tunicate - Nephtheis fascicularis Kareko Batu, Lembeh. Geotagged,Indonesia,Lollipop Tunicate,Nephtheis fascicularis,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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''Nephtheis fascicularis'', commonly called the lollipop tunicate, lollipop coral, or blue palm coral, is a species of tunicate that is native to the shallow reefs of Indonesia. It is the only species in its genus ''Nephtheis''. They are not photosynthetic, and live on plankton and small organic particles obtained from the water currents. The branched stems are formed by tiny polyps called zooids.

Similar species: Enterogona
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jan 5, 2019. Captured May 28, 2018 03:19 in Unnamed Road, Batukota, Lembeh Utara, Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
  • TG-5
  • f/13.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO800
  • 14.41mm