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Lettuce Coral

Agaricia agaricites

A colonial scleractinian coral species characterized by leaf-like, undulating growth patterns found in Caribbean reef ecosystems

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Shallow to moderate depth Caribbean coral reefs, typically between 1-30 meters, preferring areas with moderate water turbulence and moderate light penetration

Ecological Role

Critical reef-building species providing habitat and structural complexity for marine biodiversity, serving as essential ecosystem engineer for Caribbean marine communities

Morphology

SKIN COAT Soft tissue covering hard skeletal framework, capable of extending feeding tentacles
LIMBS WINGS Flat, undulating plate-like formations creating complex surface topography
HEAD SENSORY Polyps embedded within calcium carbonate skeleton with minimal external sensory structures
BODY STRUCTURE Calcified colonial structure with thin, leaf-like plates arranged in overlapping configurations, light green to brown coloration

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: NOAA

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Related Species in Agariciidae

Agaricia fragilis

Agaricia grahamae

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