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Daylight image of a Montastrea cavernosa

Detailed Description

Daylight image of a Montastrea cavernosa coral colony growing on the seawall at Ft. Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park. The brownish color of the coral in daylight is largely attributable to chlorophyll contained within the symbiotic algae harbored by the coral.

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Public Domain.