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Montipora capitata larvae in water column

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Underwater photo looking at a coral with its recently released larvae floating in the water column.
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Detailed Description

Underwater photograph of larvae being released into the water column from the coral species Montipora capitata at approximately 9 p.m. on June 30. The white larvae are about 0.5 to 1.5 mm across.

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Public Domain.