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Classification
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Latin name : |
Tubipora musica (Linnaeus) |
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Classification : |
Scleractinia [ Bourne, 1900 ] ( Hard corals ) |
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Name : |
Orgue de mer
Corail tuyaux-d'orgue
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Organ-Pipe Coral
Pipe Organ
White Organ Pipe
White Organ Pipe Coral
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Identification
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Main identification characters |
Although multi-colored while living in water, once this soft coral has died, only its bright red skeleton remains. The long, parallel polyps or stalks on the coral are distinctive for the species. |
Possible confusions |
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Biology
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Feed |
Feed brine shrimp, micro-plankton. |
Cycle of life / Reproduction |
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Interaction with other species |
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Distribution
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Habitat |
Coral |
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Geographical distribution |
Indian and Pacific oceans. |
Links
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Websites : |
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/cultural/museums/lrginfo/25/25_musica.htm [...]
http://www.reefimages.com/Corals/Corals23.htm
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Data sheet written by Christophe Naslain , 21/05/2003
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