A reef-building coral species characterized by thin, leaf-like growth patterns native to Caribbean marine ecosystems
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Shallow tropical coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea, typically at depths between 1-30 meters, preferring areas with moderate water turbulence and clear waters
Ecological Role
Critical reef-building species providing habitat and structural complexity for marine biodiversity, supporting numerous marine invertebrate and fish species
Morphology
SKIN COATSoft tissue layer covering rigid calcium carbonate skeleton, typically light brown to greenish-gray coloration
LIMBS WINGSNot applicable for coral species
HEAD SENSORYPolyps distributed across coral surface with retractable tentacles for food capture
BODY STRUCTUREThin, undulating plate-like or leaf-like calcium carbonate skeleton with interconnected folded structures
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Nhobgood Nick Hobgood
