how do sps settle real estate disputes?

[Aquattro]

either one or both kills the other, or they just merge into each other.

[fishyfishster]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

either one or both kills the other, or they just merge into each other.

is it like propagating a branch from one apple tree and merging it with different kind of apple tree?

will it create a new strain of coral?

[Aquattro]

No, one will just grow around the other, carrying on the other side. But usually one will kill the tissue it contacts on the other.

[fishyfishster]

ok gotcha, thanks

[Myka]

Here's a thread with some great photos: http://thenanoreef.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=9841

[Reef Pilot]

What happens when Palys and Zoas grow into each other?

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

What happens when Palys and Zoas grow into each other?

Usually nothing. Often though one is faster grower than the other and can smother the other. Usually it is bigger polyps smothering smaller polyps, but not always.