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Secondary polyp
Polymorphic polyps which grow as branches from the supporting primary polyp in colonial octocorals. These secondary polyps are specialised for feeding or water circulation within the colony.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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