Blue Clove Polyps - Clavularia sp. - ReefChat - ReefChat - Forums - Identification

You are here: Forums » Identification » Corals » Blue Clove Polyps - Clavularia sp.

Sunday, February 05, 2012

Blue Clove Polyps - Clavularia sp.

Last Post 09-14-2007 7:08 AM byclimatestudios. 2 Replies.

Sort:


You are not authorized to post a reply.

Author

Messages

stonyreef

New Member

Posts:12
Member Since: 08-06-2007 5:03 PM

09-13-2007 4:34 PM
What are they?I've seen them labeled as "blue clove polyps" or "forget me not polyps", I suppose because of the resemblance to the flower. I'm talking tiny, as in 15 or 20 polyps will fit on a dime. They really are that blue.

Steve Allen User is Offline

ReefChat Staff

Basic Member

Posts:333
Member Since: 02-17-2007 4:19 PM

09-14-2007 5:30 AM
Do the polyps retrtact or deflate. If the deflate it is a form of Anthelia. If the retract it could be Clavularia sp. There is yet another sp. called Pachyclavularia that also has a very close match. Of course these are primarily guesses based on pic from Sprungs' book. Personaly opinion is a sp. of Clavularia (Clove, Glove or Waving Hand) keep in mind that there are more than 40 different sp. described.

stonyreef

New Member

Posts:12
Member Since: 08-06-2007 5:03 PM

09-14-2007 7:08 AM
I've always thought clavularia as well, just based on shape. the polyps are out most of time, didn't think to see if they retract - i'll try that tonight. good idea!

You are not authorized to post a reply.

Forums > Identification > Corals

Active Forums 4.3

Find Your Group

No matter how you connect, you'll find your group - whether it's about Nanos or Large Reef Systems, Equipment or Livestock, you'll be able to find your group here.

Find A Group

Suggestions

This is YOUR site, so if you have suggestions or feedback on how we can improve it for you, please let us know! We do our best to keep up!

Make A Suggestion

Get Started

In just a few steps you'll be able to connect with other members, join and create groups, start a conversation and more. It only takes a minute and is completely free to join.

Join ReefChat