Astrhelia palmata

Astrhelia palmata

Classification

Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Oculinidae

Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is an important reef-building coral in the Caribbean. The species has a complex structure with many branches which resemble that of elk antlers; hence, the common name. The branching structure creates habitat and shelter for many other reef species.

Distribution

Astrhelia palmata — (c) Elliot Greiner, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Elliot Greiner · CC-BY

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 3

Sources and credits

Photo(c) Elliot Greiner, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Elliot Greiner · CC-BY DescriptionElkhorn coral, Wikipedia contributors

Astrhelia palmata

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