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Staghorn coral

Acropora tenuis

Classification

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.

Distribution

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United States of America · 20France · 15United Kingdom · 1

Sources and credits

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