Callogorgia delta (IMAGE)

University of Oldenburg

Callogorgia delta

Caption

The deep-sea coral Callogorgia delta is often found in the Gulf of Mexico near cold seeps. The pink-coloured brittle stars are probably useful for the corals. The photo was taken at a depth of 439 metres.

Credit

ECOGIG consortium

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