<I>Porites porites</I> (IMAGE)

University of Washington

<I>Porites porites</I>

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Porites porites can have spindlier branches (upper right) or thicker, knobbier branches (lower images). Scientists have debated whether or not they are the same species.

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James Dimond/University of Washington

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