Sclerites (IMAGE)
Caption
Calcium carbonate structures called clubs and spindles isolated from Plexaura homomalla, as viewed under a microscope. This visual is a composite that combines focus-stacked microscope images of individual sclerites. Areas of light and shadow have been enhanced to better visualize the structures. A new study finds variation in the shape and size of sclerites produced by P. kükenthali and P. homomalla.
Credit
Credit: Jessie Pelosi, adapted from an image published in Coral Reefs. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00338-021-02175-x#rightslink
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