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11-06-2006, 03:15 AM
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Zoos vs. Paly's
PLEASE keep in mind that I am VERY new to s/w, so try not to flame to bad. My questions is this: What is the difference between zoos and paly's? They look the same to me. Help me out here.
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11-06-2006, 03:52 AM
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Palythoa is a Genus of the Family Zoanthid.
Therefore, it is my understanding that, Palys are zoos. Cheers,
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11-06-2006, 04:19 AM
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palys are a generally bigger form of zoos I believe.
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11-06-2006, 04:20 AM
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They are the same species..
Palys are usually bigger polyps and stems, and when closed have a visualized line through the polyp, while zoos when closed do not, and are smooth. Palys usually also have a more pronounced mouth, then do zoos, and I find the palys come in more intricate colours, with many multi coloured morphs out there. Mike
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11-06-2006, 04:24 AM
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I was wondering, too--thanks for asking!
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11-06-2006, 12:58 PM
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Palys draw sediment into thier tissues to make them more ridgid. That's why you'll see white specks in the stalk, and white lines in the disk sometimes. They also have a strong feeding response, they close quickly over food. Many don't seem to share a common "matt" with the others in the colony, growing in small groups making up a colony.
The other Zoas, short dense ones, feed more on detrius and dissolved nutrients. They don't have the same feeding response, and have no sediment in the tissues. They share a common "matt" and are all attached as a colony. All are part of the Zoanthus group.
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11-06-2006, 04:22 PM
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The "matt" thing is correct zoo's share a matt which they all grow up from paly are individual poylps and are generally larger
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