Large Flower Coral at Cochinos Station 4 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

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Creation Date

5-1-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef near a location known as "Cochinos Station 4" near the northeast side of Culebra Cay in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago, off the northern coast of Honduras. Several species of corals are seen in the photograph, including large flower coral (Mussa angulosa) and lettuce coral, also called tan lettuce-leaf coral, (Agaricia agaricites). Several species of algae are also seen, including forded sea tumbleweed (Dictyota bartayresiana) and algae of Genus Lobophora.

Alt Text

Underwater scene featuring various types of coral with different textures and shapes. The corals exhibit shades of blue and green.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Coral communities, Marine algae, Dictyota

Extent

2 x 2 inches cardboard projector slide with 35mm photographic film

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Box

4-5

Folder

Binder 12

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color slides

Identifier

O19-00472

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Large Flower Coral at Cochinos Station 4 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 34.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/34