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Star coral, Montastraea faveolata, and black-band disease

By St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Close-up of the interface between star coral and black-band disease
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Detailed Description

Close-up of the interface between polyps of the mountainous star coral, Montastraea faveolata, and black-band disease (BBD), Florida Keys. Behind the black band is white coral skeleton remaining after the polyps have died.

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Public Domain.