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back button photo of a tier form coral

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This coral exhibits a contorted laminar, or tier form, and is found in large patches in Fagatele Bay. The large surface area created by the convoluted shape offers many niches for other marine life.
(This copyrighted image is used by permission of the photographer and not intended for any type of commercial/non-profit use. Please contact Kip Evans at Kip@KipEvansPhotography.com for more information.)

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