Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand shell Carnivory is typically assumed to

Carnivory is typically assumed to be an adaptation to oligotrophic conditions in the deep sea

They inhabit a wide variety of marine environments

ranges worldwide in tropical waters and some subtropical and temperate areas

there may be some irregularities and broken tips from harvesting etc

Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand shell Carnivory is typically assumed toThis 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