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| Phylum Cnidaria > Class Anthozoa > Subclass Alcyonaria/Octocorallia > Order Gorgonacea |
| Maze
sea fan awaiting identification* updated Aug 10 Where seen? This sea fan with maze-like branching is sometimes seen on Beting Bronok. On coral rubble. Features: 10-15cm tall. Colony comprises regular short branches that don't overlap, and form a neat, maze-like pattern on one plane. Stems cylindrical and rather fat with rounded tips. The relatively small polyps are white and emerge all around the branches. Colours seen include orange, pink, yellow and white. |
 Beting Bronok, Jul 05 |
 Beting Bronok, Jul 05 |
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Maze sea fans on Singapore shores
 Beting Bronok, Aug 05 |
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 Beting Bronok, Jul 03 |
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 Beting Bronok, Jul 03 |
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photos of maze sea fans on Singapore shores
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