Brain coral (upper right) on a reef. This coral is named for its ridged surface, which resembles the human brain. Corals are tiny organisms which prod

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Brain coral (upper right) on a reef. This coral is named for its ridged surface, which resembles the human brain. Corals are tiny organisms which produce tough structures around their colonies for protection and support. Photographed in Layang Layang, Malaysia.

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Keywords: animal, brain, cnidarian, coelenterate, coral, invertebrate, invertebrates, layang, malaysian, marine, nature, ocean, reef, sea, underwater, wildlife, zoology