A hard coral colony, Favites sp., grows on a shallow reef exposed during a severe low tide.

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Hard corals, Favites sp., grow on a shallow reef flat near a limestone island. The large corals provide habitat for small reef fishes. Solomon Islands, Russell Islands, Pacific Ocean.

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Location: Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
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