Frogspawn vs. Torch

Saltie · 11-06-2006, 05:58 PM

Can some one tell me the difference between the frogspawn and the torch corals? They look the same to me.

**kevinpo** · 11-08-2006, 02:15 AM

Frogspawn (Euphyllia divisa or E. paradivisa) have polyps that branch at the ends and have many round tips. While torch corals (Euphyllia glabrescens) have a single round tip at the end of their polyps. They can look very similar because of the wide range of growth forms.

Regards,
Kevin

11-06-2006, 05:58 PM	#1
Saltie Tenant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Posts: 94	Frogspawn vs. Torch Can some one tell me the difference between the frogspawn and the torch corals? They look the same to me.

11-08-2006, 02:15 AM	#2
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,462	Frogspawn (Euphyllia divisa or E. paradivisa) have polyps that branch at the ends and have many round tips. While torch corals (Euphyllia glabrescens) have a single round tip at the end of their polyps. They can look very similar because of the wide range of growth forms. Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

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