Star coral, Montastraea faveolata, and black-band disease
![Close-up of the interface between star coral and black-band disease](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/IMG_0241.jpg?itok=XBKcKhGj)
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.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.