"Part of a branch of a coral of the genus Gorgonia, showing one of the polyps expanded." -Dana, 1883

Coral Polyp

"Part of a branch of a coral of the genus Gorgonia, showing one of the polyps expanded." -Dana, 1883

A Radiate Polyp coral, Dendrophyllia.

Polyp

A Radiate Polyp coral, Dendrophyllia.

An individual coral is known as a polyp. They resemble sea anemone, as they have tubular bodies with tentacles. This is a cluster of New England coral polyps.

Coral Polyp

An individual coral is known as a polyp. They resemble sea anemone, as they have tubular bodies with…

An individual coral is known as a polyp. They resemble sea anemone, as they have tubular bodies with tentacles. This is a cluster of red coral polyps.

Coral Polyp

An individual coral is known as a polyp. They resemble sea anemone, as they have tubular bodies with…