Desmophyllum (cf.) dianthus (Cup Coral) is a solitary deep-sea scleractinian, or stony, coral common along the walls of Alvin Canyon.
Cup Coral
Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013.
Desmophyllum (cf.) dianthus (cup coral) is a solitary deep-sea scleractinian, or stony, coral common along the walls of Alvin Canyon. Download larger version (jpg, 1.3 MB).
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