Flat Form of Boulder Star Coral at Cochinos Station 11 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

Preview

Creation Date

5-3-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef near a location known as "Cochinos Station 11", near the northwest side of Cochino Grande in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago, off the northern coast of Honduras. The platy (flat) morphological form of boulder star coral, also called lobed star coral, (Orbicella annularis, formerly known as Montastrea annularis) is seen in the photograph.

Alt Text

A close-up view of a textured, layered surface with a blue hue. The layers appear to have varying thicknesses and irregular shapes.

Keywords

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

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

O19-00507

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Flat Form of Boulder Star Coral at Cochinos Station 11 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 69.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/69