A cluster of two species of deep-sea coral skeletons grown together: the thin branched top is likely Solenosmilia while the circular bottom "cups" are

A cluster of two species of deep-sea coral skeletons grown together: the thin branched top is likely Solenosmilia while the circular bottom “cups” are Desmophyllum. The dark green dead skeletons can support live coral (white), and provide scientists a timeline of growth that can span decades.

Photo Location: Virginia, Norfolk Canyon
Photo Date: 2013 May 16

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Author: Deepwater Canyons 2013 -Pathways to the Abyss, NOAA-OER/BOEM/USGS/ NOAA

License: Public Domain Mark 1.0 (Public domain)

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