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miatawnt2b
12/01/2006, 02:01 PM
found this growing on the back of a GSP rock that I had. I can't determine if it's a zoa or an LPS of some sort.

ID would be appreciated.
Thanks,
-J

http://pmw.org/~millerjw/MarineTank/90%20reef/300D%20pics/unknown-cropped.JPG

bobafett
12/01/2006, 10:12 PM
If it has a stony base it is an LPS. It is not a typical zoa. It looks more like a paly.

Reef Junkie
12/01/2006, 10:56 PM
Yep, looks like a palythoa to me.

Speckled Grouper
12/01/2006, 11:27 PM
Seamat. I see these snorkling in the Keys all the time.

http://research.myfwc.com/gallery/image_details.asp?id=21267