Staghorn Coral (18”x14”x8”) knobby They use the venomous cells

They use the venomous cells (nematocysts) found in their tentacles to catch prey in these nutrient rich waters

but individuals can be found on shallow reefs as well

Nearly all species of shallow-water corals and several other groups of reef invertebrates have symbiotic relationships with these algae

Hermit crabs

Staghorn Coral (18”x14”x8”) knobby They use the venomous cellsThe Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis) is a branching, stony coral with cylindrical branches ranging from a few centimetres to over two metres in length and height. It occurs in back reef and fore reef environments from 0 to 30 m (0 to 98 ft) depth. Coral is a wonderful accent piece for your beach or vacation home but is just a stunning in more traditional settings. We absolutely love mixing coral with our vintage industrial decor, we find it