Acropora digitifera is a branching stony coral species belonging to the genus Acropora, characterized by its complex, finger-like colony structure and significant role in coral reef ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical marine environments, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region, typically found in shallow coral reefs between 1-30 meters depth, with optimal growth in clear, warm waters (25-29°C)
Ecological Role
Critical reef-building species that provides habitat for marine biodiversity, supports coastal ecosystem stability, and contributes to marine carbon sequestration and coastal protection
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Thin layer of living tissue (coenosarc) covering calcium carbonate skeleton
- LIMBS WINGS Branched coral branches with multiple growth directions
- HEAD SENSORY Contains polyps with cnidocytes for capturing prey and defense mechanisms
- BODY STRUCTURE Branching, digitiform colony with finger-like projections, typically 10-50 cm in height, composed of calcified skeletal structures with intricate branching patterns
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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