A marine colonial scleractinian coral species native to Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic reef ecosystems, characterized by its robust and complex calcified structure.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical coral reef environments, typically found at depths between 1-40 meters, preferring areas with moderate water movement and stable temperature ranges of 24-29°C
Ecological Role
Critical reef-building species providing essential marine habitat, supporting biodiversity, protecting coastlines from erosion, and serving as a crucial component of complex marine ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATHard calcium carbonate exoskeleton with variable coloration ranging from brown to yellowish-green
