Sea Pen

Jan 19, 2009 13:54

I just saw this video on the sea pen, and it surprised me. This particular variety of sea pen is a soft coral which disappears when touched, protecting it from predators. It vanishes by forcing water out of itself, which makes it retreat into its peduncle.

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benthic, coral reef, marine life, invertebrate, sea life

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