Lobophyllia Coral Fluorescing is a photograph by Louise Murray which was uploaded on July 5th, 2016.
Lobophyllia Coral Fluorescing
Lobophyllia sp. coral fluorescing under blue light at night. Some species of coral emit a fluorescent glow. It is thought the glow may attract... more
Title
Lobophyllia Coral Fluorescing
Artist
Louise Murray
Medium
Photograph
Description
Lobophyllia sp. coral fluorescing under blue light at night. Some species of coral emit a fluorescent glow. It is thought the glow may attract symbiotic algae, or protect the coral from the intense ultraviolet light of the sun in shallow water. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt.
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July 5th, 2016