Meandering Coral
| Scientific Name: | Pocillopora meandrina |
| Species: | Stony Corals (Pocilloporidae) |
| Other names: |
Branching Corals, Rasp Coral, Cauliflower Coral, Cotton Candy Pocillopora Coral. |
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Meandering CoralUploaded by: @fishx6 in May 2008
Photographed at: Mirihi Island Resort - Maldives
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Description
Also known as Branching Corals, Rasp Coral, Cauliflower Coral and Cotton Candy Pocillopora Coral.
Found on coral and rocky reefs, commonly on exposed shallow reef fronts.
Branches radiate from initial point of growth.
Colours vary.
They feed on plankton.
Length - 17cm
Depth - 0-10m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Stony corals have hard stony skeletons, their polyps have six tentacles or are made up of multiples of six. These are usually nocturnal, however if the sky's are overcast, then many will feed during the day.
Generally the more robust corals life on exposed areas, while the smaller corals live in sheltered lagoons or deeper waters.
Stony corals are reef building corals and embedded in their flesh are thousands of minute single-celled marine plants called zooxanthellae which accounts for their colour.
These corals support a huge diversity of life, their main predator being the crown-of-thorns sea star. (edit)
Fishy Stats
Length: 17cm
Depth: 0-10m
Found: Indo-Pacific
Eats: Plankton
Family: Stony Corals
Species: Pocilloporidae
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