Merulina Coral (11”x10”) Conch as fire corals are not

as fire corals are not true corals but are instead more closely related to hydra

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

The Lace Corals can grow from 6 to 12” (15 - 30 cm) in height

6 cm) thick

two-sided fronds about 5 cm (2 in) tall and not more than 5 mm (0

Merulina Coral (11”x10”) Conch as fire corals are notThis coral is found in shallow waters on reefs and in lagoons in tropical parts of the IIndo Pacific region. Colonies of this species have vertical, irregular, two sided fronds about 5 cm (2 in) tall and not more than 5 mm (0. 2 in) thick. The corallites housing the polyps are very shallow and form widely separated rows parallel to the margins of the fronds. The bases of these fronds may be dead while the upper parts are still alive supported by the