it looks to me like #2 could be a sponge..we have several that look similar up north 8)
What are these?
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dtdiver
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in #3 that red encrusting stuff?
i've seen that frequently but can't find it in deloach's coral book
thanks
dt
i've seen that frequently but can't find it in deloach's coral book
thanks
dt
anth
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It's coralline algae. Coralline algae (phylum Rhodophyta, red algaes) is actually quite important in reef structure as it cements particles together.
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