Taking it All In Photograph by David Liittschwager and Susan Middleton
Stinging cells on the green tentacles of a mushroom coral (Fungi scutaria) capture tiny creatures as well as absorb nutrients suspended in the water and transfer the food to a luscious pink mouth. The saucer-shaped coral, found on Maro Reef, can grow to seven inches (18 centimeters) across.
Camera: Hasselblad 553 ELX Film Type: Kodak Portra 160NC Lens: 80mm Planar Speed and F-Stop: 1/250 @ f/22
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