Elkhorn Coral (11”x9”) merulina There is a large foot

There is a large foot with two curved flaps near the head and a single long siphon

and instead feed by passively capturing prey items such as larvae or small crustaceans

the sea star actually extends its stomach out through its mouth and digests its prey externally

The bases of these fronds may be dead while the upper parts are still alive supported by the skeletal tissue below

The Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis) is a branching

Elkhorn Coral (11”x9”) merulina There is a large footElkhorn coral 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. 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