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Faulkner's coral / Orange cup coral

In Japan, distributed at low tide lines from the Boso Peninsula southwards. Inhabits shaded areas, such as the underside of rocks, where there are strong currents. A species of sun coral, their tentacles reach out like orange or yellow flowers to feed on plankton.

Scientific name Tubastraea faulkneri
English name Faulkner's coral / Orange cup coral

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