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Fused Staghorn Coral

Acropora prolifera

A marine coral species belonging to the genus Acropora, characterized by branching, interconnected coral structures found in Caribbean reef ecosystems

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Shallow tropical and subtropical marine environments, typically between 1-30 meters depth in Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, preferring clear, warm waters with temperatures between 24-29°C

Ecological Role

Critical reef-building species that provides habitat structure for marine biodiversity, supports marine food webs, and contributes to coastal protection against wave erosion

Morphology

SKIN COAT Protective calcium carbonate skeleton with living coral tissue layer
LIMBS WINGS Multiple interconnected branch-like structures forming complex reef architecture
HEAD SENSORY Polyps with basic chemosensory capabilities, capable of detecting environmental changes
BODY STRUCTURE Branching, fused coral colony with interconnected arms, typically light brown to tan coloration, calcium carbonate exoskeleton

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Mark Eakin, NOAA

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Related Species in Acroporidae

Acropora cerealis

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