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Coral Killing Sponge - Chalinula nematifera Pretty but deadly for the coral reef! Chalinula nematifera,Coral Killing Sponge,Fall,Geotagged,Indonesia Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Coral Killing Sponge - Chalinula nematifera

Pretty but deadly for the coral reef!

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
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    Yikes! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Patomarazul's profile
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      Yes, who would think this beauty is also a killer? Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
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        Seriously! It's so beautiful. Posted 5 years ago
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    Ferdy Christant
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    Razor sharp, amazing to get such clarity under water. Posted 5 years ago
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      Yes, these are massive coral reefs in the middle of the ocean and the sea was calm that day so plenty opportunities for pristine shots :-) Posted 5 years ago

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The Coral Killing Sponge

Chalinula nematifera (Porifera: Haplosclerida) is an encrusting sponge able to overgrow live corals. Chalinula nematifera belongs to the order Haplosclerida, family Chalinidae. It is characterised by a mauve colouration and by white, wavy filaments, produced by symbiotic fungi.

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Similar species: Haplosclerida
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Uploaded Jul 13, 2020. Captured Oct 31, 2019 01:37 in Indonesia.
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  • TG-5
  • f/3.2
  • 1/125s
  • ISO160
  • 5.14mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.