NOAA Ocean Explorer: Gulf of Mexico 2003

A large number of basket stars were found entwined within this octocoral

A large number of basket stars were found entwined within this octocoral. Many marine organisms are found living in close association with other life forms and will often mimic the coloration of their “host” organism for camouflage.

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