sponge? coral?

[lilabet]

This was in Utila in November. There were a few of them around. I've never seen these little flower-like ends. Anybody?

Liz

 

[DMDavid]

Interesting... Let me see if I can find it in one of the books.

 

[donnyb]

Most likely they are hydroids attached to the tips of the coral.

 

[livi120]

Yes, it could be something along the lines of "Solitary Gorgonian Hydroid" which is like tiny anemones that attach to the tip of gorgonians.

 

[lilabet]

Thanks for the replies. I just found some pictures of solitary gorgonian hydroids and I agree that's what it must be.