Dendronephthya Collection
Dendronephthya, also known as soft corals, create a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of colors in the underwater world
Indonesia, Eggs Can Be Seen Through The Translucent Flesh Of This Alcyonarian Coral (Dendronephthya)
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Spider Crab on soft Glomerate tree coral (Dendronephthya (Spongodes) sp.). Date:
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Spider Crab on soft Glomerate tree coral (Dendronephthya (Spongodes) sp.). Date:
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Dendronephthya, also known as soft corals, create a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of colors in the underwater world. Found in various locations such as Egypt's Red Sea and West Papua in Indonesia, these delicate organisms add vibrancy to coral reefs. In one image from Egypt's Red Sea, we witness a breathtaking scene where soft corals intertwine with encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers. The diversity of life is evident as an Allied cowrie rests on a Dendronephthya specimen while its egg mass lies nearby. The beauty continues in West Papua, New Guinea, where Dendronephthya thrives amidst other marine life. Emperor angelfish gracefully swim past these captivating corals while Glassfish form large schools above them. A remarkable sight unfolds at Ras Mohammed National Park in Sinai, Egypt. Here, orange Scalefin anthias gather around table corals and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), creating a striking contrast against the backdrop of the Red Sea. Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma) and Scleronephthya sp. , another type of soft coral species, share space with Dendronephthya off the coast of Thailand's Similan Islands. Emperor angelfish glide through this vibrant ecosystem alongside Scalefin anthias. These images capture just a fraction of the awe-inspiring beauty that Dendronephthya brings to our oceans. Their presence not only enhances coral reefs but also provides shelter for countless marine creatures like hawksbill turtles who navigate through their pink-hued paradise. Let us cherish and protect these delicate ecosystems so future generations can continue to marvel at the kaleidoscopic wonders created by Dendronephthya and its fellow inhabitants beneath the waves.