Acropora abrotanoides [Acropora abrotanoides]
Description
This Acropora species forms delicate, branching growth that can look airy and lace-like from a diver’s perspective. Look closely and you may spot tiny crustaceans and juvenile fish sheltering among the branches, using the coral’s complex structure for protection.
Where To See Acropora abrotanoides
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Antler Coral
Acropora
|
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