Whats this????

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  1. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    Hello all... anyone have a clue what exactly this thing is. a sponge, bivalve :huh:... i have no clue...
    this thing???

    Thanks

    Marc
     
    m_lacom99, Dec 2, 2004
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  2. OoNickoC

    OoNickoC Bubble Tip Anemone

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    looks rather sppongy to me, solid color, and the way it forms to the rock. It's position screams sponge at me (no i dont REALLY hear voices) due to the fact it is located of the side of the rock that was most likeley not exposed to direct light,  the defined area where there is no coraline algae and the presence of the duster worms leads me to believe that.....i vote for sponge.
     
    OoNickoC, Dec 2, 2004
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  3. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Looks like a tunicate, does it have a hole in it?
     
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  4. beaverspork

    beaverspork Astrea Snail

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    Looks like a sea squirt to me. Though I haven't seen an orange one before.
     
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  5. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    it has 2 holes... it doesnt move. its about a 1/4 inch long ive had it for a while now and i can tell you it doesnt grow fast.

    Marc.
     
    m_lacom99, Dec 3, 2004
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  6. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Look like a Tunicate. Very nice

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    Jason McKenzie, Dec 3, 2004
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  7. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Sea squirts, tunicates, same same. I have an orange one with two water holes.[/b]
     
    Craig Manoukian, Dec 3, 2004
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  8. m_lacom99

    m_lacom99 Stylophora

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    So pretty much the same looking thing as mine Craig.

    Thanks all

    Marc.
     
    m_lacom99, Dec 3, 2004
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