Torch coral hitchhiker help please

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I just got this in the mail yesterday and it is currently in quarantine after a dip.

I am curious what the white worm looking things are in the polyp and what is on the side as well. Please see attached picture.

I know this is my first post and I hate it being asking for help but any would be appreciated. I just don’t know exactly what I am looking for so I am looking for anything out of place.

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That looks like mesenterial filaments. Do they move around the coral or are they just there?

It's potentially damage to the coral.
 
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They don’t move they sway, but stay in same spot.

Thanks for responding I appreciate it.

It looks a bit happier now after adjusting the flow in the quarantine.
 
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That looks like mesenterial filaments. Do they move around the coral or are they just there?

It's potentially damage to the coral.
In the second picture are those flatworm eggs?

They are the orange circles with little dots on them.


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Couple updated pics as well.
 
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Just wanted to report back. Had some flatworms in the head and along the skirt. They were tough to see, but after a few dips and some TLC I am happy to report back this “Ghostbuster” torch is doing great.
 

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Just wanted to report back. Had some flatworms in the head and along the skirt. They were tough to see, but after a few dips and some TLC I am happy to report back this “Ghostbuster” torch is doing great.
It's definitely looking happy!
 

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