Paragorgia coral possibly being attacked by yellow parasitic life form

Paragorgia coral possibly being attacked by yellow parasitic life form. The large yellow polyp on the lower right may actually be a zoanthid indicating attack and colonization by zoanthids. The small white polyps in right center are the Paragorgia host corals. Note also the numerous amphipods on the coral branches.

Photo Date: 2010 August 5

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Author: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program, INDEX-SATAL 2010/ NOAA

License: Public Domain Mark 1.0 (Public domain)

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