Lace Coral (3”-5”) cut Acropora is a genus of

Acropora is a genus of small polyp stony coral in the phylum Cnidaria

They are restricted to shallow waters and tend to live in sheltered areas where they eat plankton

With smaller prey

the polished muffin

It is found in the Caribbean Sea and western Atlantic Ocean and also along the coast of West Africa

Lace Coral (3”-5”) cut Acropora is a genus ofThe Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 55 meters). They occur in groups under shaded ledges, caves, and overhangs where they avoid strong sunlight. The flat part of the coral faces into a strong current where it can make use of the passing plankton and other prey. They use the venomous cells (nematocysts) found in their tentacles to catch prey in these nutrient rich waters, but also to sting and deflect any