Corals
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livinlifeinBKK
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First off, many of the names refer to the genus and aren't species specific which makes it a LOT easier. Usually looking at the polyp structure and how they're connected as well as the growth form can give pretty good clues.
LiLinka
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I know if the coral is (SPS,LPS,soft). Let’s say I’m looking at an LPS for example. I have the Information to know if it’s an Acan, chalice, torch. Just by looking at them. But I don’t know the name it’s sold by. I’d recommend going into a LFS and getting familiar with the names. Hope this helps!
livinlifeinBKK
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I can recommend some good books...you'll frequently encounter the same corals over and over which makes it easy after a while to automatically recognize characteristics.
There are unique features of different genera however, such as the presence of an axial polyp on Acros. (The tip of each beach will have a polyp at the end.)
There are unique features of different genera however, such as the presence of an axial polyp on Acros. (The tip of each beach will have a polyp at the end.)
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