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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists stunned to find corals that ‘walk’ towards light

A new study has found that the free-living mushroom coral responds to specific types of light by “walking” towards it, suggesting remarkable adaptability in the marine species.

Not all corals are attached to their seabed substrate, and some “free-living” species are known to migrate into preferred habitats.

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