Ancient coral colony (top) being overgrown by a competitor, Dampier Archipelago Marine Park, Western Australia

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Massive ancient faviid coral colony being overgrown by another benthic invertebrate such as a sponge, Malus Island Dampier Archipelago Marine Park Western Australia

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Size: 3370px × 5034px
Location: Malus Island Dampier Archipelago Marine Park Western Australia
Photo credit: © Suzanne Long / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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