A AcroSteve Active member Joined Jan 3, 2005 Messages 31 Location Ohio Oct 16, 2005 #1 The appendage on the left side of this brain has a hard center in it. As you can see it is still attached to the main coral, and as far as I know, there was no trauma or damage to the main coral to cause a piece to break off.
The appendage on the left side of this brain has a hard center in it. As you can see it is still attached to the main coral, and as far as I know, there was no trauma or damage to the main coral to cause a piece to break off.
A Anthony Calfo Well-known member Joined Feb 19, 2004 Messages 1,183 Location Pennsylvania Oct 17, 2005 #2 it is a reproductive/daughter satellite indeed... perhaps caused by injury. Regardless.. a calcareous nodule has formed inside of this bud. It will grow in time and then break away to be free-living like its parent No worries.
it is a reproductive/daughter satellite indeed... perhaps caused by injury. Regardless.. a calcareous nodule has formed inside of this bud. It will grow in time and then break away to be free-living like its parent No worries.
Scooterman Well-known member Joined Oct 30, 2003 Messages 10,942 Location Louisiana Oct 17, 2005 #3 Wow twins, can't wait to see it split, congrats.
A AcroSteve Active member Joined Jan 3, 2005 Messages 31 Location Ohio Oct 18, 2005 #4 Good. One less wild caught coral. Last edited: Oct 18, 2005
A Anthony Calfo Well-known member Joined Feb 19, 2004 Messages 1,183 Location Pennsylvania Oct 18, 2005 #5 ah, yes! very true/good perspective Steve