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Staghorn coral - Wikipedia The staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) is a branching, stony coral, within the Order Scleractinia It is characterized by thick, upright branches which can grow in excess of 2 meters (6 5 ft) in height and resemble the antlers of a stag, hence the name, Staghorn [4]
Staghorn Coral - NOAA Fisheries Staghorn coral is one of the most important corals in the Caribbean It, along with elkhorn coral and star corals (boulder, lobed, and mountainous) built Caribbean coral reefs over the last 5,000 years Staghorn coral can form dense groups called “thickets” in very shallow water
Staghorn coral, facts and photos | National Geographic Like its name suggests, staghorn coral is a species of coral that looks a bit like the antlers of a male deer Capable of growing into thickets up to five feet high and more than 30 feet across,
Amazing Facts About Staghorn Coral - OneKindPlanet Staghorn Corals are so named because their branches look like antlers They some of the fastest growing corals and one of the most important in the Caribbean, having played a central role in the formation of the reefs over the last 5,000 years
6 Facts About the Staghorn Coral | Earth. Org Comprised of approximately 400 different species of varying shapes and colours, staghorn corals are branching, stony corals that typically inhabit shallow tropical reefs and lagoons
Staghorn Coral | Online Learning Center | Aquarium of the Pacific Staghorn corals require clear, oxygenated, warm tropical waters and they can live to a depth of approximately 98 feet (30 meters) with gentle wave action Staghorn corals form various shapes, from staghorn or upright branches to flat, plate-like structures and round, mounded clumps
Staghorn coral - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) is a branching, stony coral with cylindrical branches ranging from a few centimetres to over two metres in length and height It occurs in back reef and fore reef environments from 0 to 30 m (0 to 98 ft) depth
Staghorn coral | FWC Staghorn coral is a broadcast spawner - releases eggs and sperm into the water for fertilization Larvae will live in plankton for several days until a proper habitat is located to settle in and metamorphose
Staghorn Coral (Acropora carduus) – Complete Care Guide Acropora carduus, commonly known as Staghorn Coral, is a species of small polyp stony (SPS) coral renowned for its intricate, antler-like branches This coral is highly sought after by reef aquarium enthusiasts for its striking appearance and the structural complexity it adds to the reef aquascape
Why Are Staghorn Corals So Vulnerable? - Green Matters Staghorn coral, NOAA Fisheries explains, is an important Caribbean coral, found largely in the Caribbean, as well as in the Bahamas and parts of Florida These corals form thickets, or dense groups, in shallow water, providing a habitat for numerous reef fish and other creatures