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Paraminabea aldersladei (Williams 1992)

Paraminabea aldersladei

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Paraminabea aldersladei is a species of soft coral in the family Alcyoniidae. It is found in the central Indo-Pacific.[2] This coral looks like an upside down carrot growing out of the substrate. Its striking white polyps are extended only at night to feed.

References

  1. ^ van Ofwegen, L. (2015). Minabea aldersladei. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=291796 on 2015-04-06
  2. ^ van Ofwegen, L. (2015). Paraminabea aldersladei. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=290663 on 2015-04-06
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Paraminabea aldersladei: Brief Summary

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Paraminabea aldersladei is a species of soft coral in the family Alcyoniidae. It is found in the central Indo-Pacific. This coral looks like an upside down carrot growing out of the substrate. Its striking white polyps are extended only at night to feed.

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