This blushing star coral (Stephanocoenia mechelinii) is severely affected by Dark Spot Syndrome.

This blushing star coral (Stephanocoenia mechelinii) is severely affected by dark spot syndrome. Although this syndrome rarely kills corals, it can cause localized mortality of coral tissues, as seen in the center of this colony. Images Courtesy of the Twilight Zone Expedition Team 2007, NOAA-OE

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