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Biscayne National Park
Other Invertebrates (corals, sponges, worms, etc.)
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| Hiding under rocks by day, brittle stars can be seen out on sponges and soft corals at night. |
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These species have been documented in the park. They are sorted alphabetically by common name. The list is not exhaustive, and documented sightings of species not on this list are welcome. Submit your sightings to the webmaster.
Black-ball Sponge, Ircinia strobilina
Christmas Tree Worm, Spirobranchus giganteus
Cushion Sea Star, Oreaster reticulatus
Elkhorn Coral, Acropora palmata
Fire Coral, Millepora alcicornis and M. complanata
Fire Sponge, Tedania ignis
Golden Tube Worm, Cistenides sp.
Golfball Coral, Favia fragum
Loggerhead Sponge, Spheciospongia vesparium
Pillar Coral, Dendrogyra cylindrus
Portuguese Man-of-War, Physalia physalis
Smooth Gooseneck Barnacle, Lepas anatifera
Staghorn Coral, Acropora cervicornis
Upsidedown (or Mangrove) Jelly, Cassiopea, at least 1 spp.
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Coral Reefs
Take an in-depth look at corals and coral reefs.
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Coral Nursery
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Did You Know?
Convoy Point (home of Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center) is considered one of South Florida's best windsurfing locations.
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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST |
