Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis)
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Staghorn coral is a branching coral with cylindrical branches ranging from a few centimeters to over 6.5 feet (2 m) in length. This coral exhibits the fastest growth of all known western Atlantic corals, with branches increasing in length by 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) per year. Staghorn coral has been one of the three most important Caribbean corals in terms of its contribution to reef growth and fish habitat.
Conservation Education Society - Happy Biodiversity Monday! Today we introduce a sedentary yet important animal, Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis). This hard coral is an important reef builder as its branches can grow
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Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) found at Caverns. - Living Oceans FoundationLiving Oceans Foundation
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acropora cervicornis stock photos - OFFSET
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227 Acropora Cervicornis Stock Photos - Free & Royalty-Free Stock Photos from Dreamstime
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close up macro view of Staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis, polyps
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Diver inspecting Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis)
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Corals. Staghorn coral (Acropora Cervicornis) exoskeleton. - ppt download
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Acropora Cervicornis - Staghorn Coral #01101 – RocknReefs Inc.
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Staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis, Polyps shine green on branch edges because of algae living on it Stock Photo - Alamy
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Close up of Staghorn coral ( Acropora cervicornis)