Utter Chaos Zoa Zoanthids & Palys and also possibly predators which

and also possibly predators which would otherwise target it as an easy meal

waves of lavish tentacles undulate across its surface

deep velvety black

Their huge fins are used to confuse and herd smaller animals so the lionfish can swallow them whole with their huge mouths

This coral is completely non-photosynthetic and receives its energy by capturing copepod nauplii

Utter Chaos Zoa Zoanthids & Palys and also possibly predators whichThis coral receives much of its energy by utilizing the photosynthetic algae contained within its tissues. It also depends on absorbing nutrients from the water, and will benefit from occasional feedings of zooplankton and coral snow. Zoanthids are often covered in a heavy mucus layer which helps them capture prey. Many types may be voracious feeders if offered meaty items, especially those corals with long tapering tentacles. Their sting is quite