Coral behavior video

Many corals extend their polyps at night to feed, and keep them retracted during the day. But, these intriguing soft corals feed all day, pulsating to gather plankton and particulate matter from the water column wherever available. In other words, Xenia and Heteroxenia spp. showcase the animal side of corals--they visibly behave!

This video was taken in the field by Dr. Randi Rotjan of the New England Aquarium. You can read the full account in the Global Explorers Blog at http://www.neaq.org/blogs.

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[evethemaster]

It's hypnotic.. @__@