Fluorescent Coral in in UV Light

An image of Caulastrea curvata coral in long wave UV light. This species of coral will glow brightly when illuminated in ultra-violet(UV) light. It is thought the glow may attract symbiotic algae, or protect the coral from the intense ultraviolet light of the Sun in shallow water. This image is part of a series showing the identical specimen in white light and UV light.

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Science Source / Ted Kinsman

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5616 x 3744 pixels

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19 x 12 inches / 48 x 32 cm

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