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Staghorn Coral

Staghorn Coral

Acropora muricata

A complex branching coral species native to tropical marine environments, characterized by rapidly growing, intricate skeletal structures that form crucial reef habitats.

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Staghorn Coral
Staghorn Coral
Staghorn Coral
Staghorn Coral
Staghorn Coral
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Shallow tropical and subtropical marine ecosystems, predominantly in the Indo-Pacific region, typically at depths between 1-30 meters with temperatures ranging from 24-29°C

Ecological Role

Critical reef-building species that provides complex marine habitat, supports high biodiversity, and serves as a primary substrate for coral reef ecosystem interactions

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Thin translucent tissue layer covering robust calcareous skeleton
  • LIMBS WINGS Multiple branching arms extending in complex geometric patterns
  • HEAD SENSORY Polyp-based sensory network with specialized tentacles for capturing marine plankton
  • BODY STRUCTURE Branching, complex calcium carbonate skeleton with multiple directional growth patterns
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: NPS photo - Eva DiDonato
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