Acropora derawanensis [Acropora derawanensis]
Description
Divers may encounter this Acropora as compact, branching growth that adds crisp structure to the reefscape. Its fine branches can create a natural “maze” that small fish and crustaceans use for cover. When currents pass, the coral’s surface can look subtly alive, with polyps and color tones becoming more noticeable.
Where To See Acropora derawanensis
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Antler Coral
Acropora
|
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