Zoa Anatomy

[Ben Weaver]

The other day i noticed these lines in one zoa polyp while it was closed. I have never see them before. From what i can tell they are inside it. Are they part of his digestive system? Im interesed to see if anyone knows!

 

[A Toadstool Leather]

I think they are the inverted tentacles of the zoa. You dont see them when the zoa is closed.

 

[A Toadstool Leather]

Nevermind it may be the gastric cavity of the zoa.

 

[Ben Weaver]

Hmm that looks like a possiblity, does anyone know if its possible to see this without disecting it?

 

[Ben Weaver]

Any ideas?

 

[reefergurl89]

totally normal most of mine have them

 

[Ben Weaver]

Ok cool :) I was more just trying to figure out what part of the zoa this is!