Lophelia pertusa coral, with opened polyps, attached to an authigenic carbonate rock. Seep-dependent tubeworms are visible behind the coral.

This Lophelia pertusa coral, with opened polyps, is attached to an authigenic carbonate rock. Seep-dependent tubeworms are visible behind the coral. Image courtesy of Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks.

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