it is my understanding that these type of zoanthids are all the same species, just that they have different color variations. they are simply referred to by there colors
such as #4 being brown with orange skirts
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it is my understanding that these type of zoanthids are all the same species, just that they have different color variations. they are simply referred to by there colors
such as #4 being brown with orange skirts
They are also refered to by names. I was looking for the common name. It was suggested on reef central that:
#3 is Radio Active Dragon Eyes
#4 Fire and Ice variation
#5 Kryptonite
Those names really don't mean a whole lot, as they are all the same species. All those names were created at the retail level. It recent times, it has been an internet fad to put nametags on everthing to enhance perceived value. Those zoos that you have have been around as long as I have, were years it was just referred to assorted zoos. They are all still imported under one scientific name, with no color selection given to the importer(purchaser). If you look around, you may find exact same colors sold under different names.
Those names really don't mean a whole lot, as they are all the same species. All those names were created at the retail level. It recent times, it has been an internet fad to put nametags on everthing to enhance perceived value. Those zoos that you have have been around as long as I have, were years it was just referred to assorted zoos. They are all still imported under one scientific name, with no color selection given to the importer(purchaser). If you look around, you may find exact same colors sold under different names.
Very true Wally and the more creative the name the higher the price for those willing to pay.
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I spice up my rich brown zoas by calling them Godiva Chocolate Zoas, such as pic #1. Just gives them a whole new meaning
Hard to tell if #1 and #2 are the same. I've had zoas look drastically different from one photo to the next. If they were shot under the same light, and same camera settings, then I think they look different, but hard to say.
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Reaching my 70th BD, I realize that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife would tell you, "He may be 70 but, He's going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that.
hmm i don't know, u may have, but my memory is pretty much shot
Lord Godiva decides to tax the peasantry excessively for chocolates. Lady Godiva rides naked through town to protest the new tax-law in support of the peasants. Lady Godiva swears to repeat stunt each day until law is repealed. Lord Godiva gives in. Lady Godiva becomes patron saint of chocolates in France. (something like that.). To this day, true Godiva chocolates "lady style" are sold unwrapped.
OK, I knew the story of Lady Godiva but I didn't know about the Lady Style chocolates being unwrapped. I think that goes to show how much fancy chocolate I buy!
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