Two stony corals compete for turf by attacking and attempting to out-grow one another

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Real estate is precious on the top spots on the reef, and corals have to compete for the best spaces. This means stinging and digesting neighboring corals, and growing over their dead skeletons. This image has great scientific value showing how competition can be fierce, even with similar species.

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Size: 4287px × 2848px
Location: Papua New Guinea, West New Britain Province, Kimbe Bay
Photo credit: © Chris Gug / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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