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Corals - Neozoanthus uchina Was surprised to get this identified; Neozoanthus uchina was first discovered from Ryukyus Islands, Japan and newly described in 2012, the description paper can be seen here :<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3520147/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3520147/</a><br /> <br /> Zoanthid Corals have amazing colours when UV lights is used, thus they can be favourite among hobbyists who keeps corals in aquariums.<br /> <br /> Check out this video of other Zoanthid Corals in Aquarium under UV lightings :<br /> <br /> <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/jdRevbeVXFw?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Corals,Maldives,Neozoanthus uchina,Soft Corals Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Corals - Neozoanthus uchina

Was surprised to get this identified; Neozoanthus uchina was first discovered from Ryukyus Islands, Japan and newly described in 2012, the description paper can be seen here :

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3520147/

Zoanthid Corals have amazing colours when UV lights is used, thus they can be favourite among hobbyists who keeps corals in aquariums.

Check out this video of other Zoanthid Corals in Aquarium under UV lightings :

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Wild! What do you think is the purpose of the UV reflection? To attract prey? Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      Have a read at this article here, it probably explains best why this corals fluoresce, for both shallow water corals and deeper water corals.

      https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/07/why-do-corals-glow-in-the-dark/532992/       Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago

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The Neozoanthus uchina

Neozoanthus uchina is a species of Zoanthid Corals from the family of Neozoanthidae.

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Similar species: Zoantharia
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Uploaded Jul 5, 2020. Captured Mar 30, 2019 10:49.
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  • TG-4
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm