Monday Archives: The Evolutionary History of Stony Corals
Although corals are considered one of the earliest, most primitive animal groups on the planet, the stony corals that grace our reef aquariums with color and vibrance... Read more.
Monday Archives: Siphonophorae: Corals’ Unique Cousin
Most of us are familiar with the Portuguese Man o’ War – a plastic bag-looking animal that can deliver a nasty sting. Although Portuguese Man o’ Wars somewhat... Read more.
An Overview of Marine Fungi and Their Ecological Roles
Sometimes regarded as rare or insignificant, marine fungi are both phylogenetically and ecologically diverse. Like all fungi, marine fungi are heterotrophic. Although... Read more.
Propagating Heliofungia
By Robert Loren The Long Tentacle Plate Coral (Heliofungia actiniformis) is a stunning, active coral capable of adding a splash of color and movement to any reef... Read more.
Marine Mesozoic Revolution
Throughout geological time, there have been many shifts in marine animal species. Amongst these shifts is a transition known as the Mesozoic Marine Revolution. This... Read more.
Aging Bony Fish
When conducting studies, many ecologists are posed with the question: How old is this fish? Because size is rarely a fair indication of age, the use of a more precise... Read more.
Overview of Sponges
Although commonly regarded as the most primitive multicellular animal group, sponges – members of the phylum: Porifera, are both diverse and interesting. Currently,... Read more.
Heliofungia Propagation
Although notoriously intolerant of tissue damage, the beautiful Heliofungia actiniformis is an exciting addition to any reef display. Willing to test this coral’s... Read more.
Epulopiscium: A Microbial Giant
The bacterial behemoth, Epulopiscium fishelsoni, is truly unique. E. fishelsoni is commonly regarded as the largest bacterium discovered to date, having the size... Read more.
Spawning Tridacna crocea in Captivity
Tridacna crocea is the smallest known species of giant clam. Because of its manageable size and remarkable color patterns, Tridacna crocea has become quite popular... Read more.
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