Staghorn coral (Acropora sp.)
Detail of a Staghorn coral (Acropora sp.)
The flower like structures correspond to the animal polyps that are able to catch food from the surrounding water to feed the entire colony.
Location: Saint Brandon (Cargados Carajos), Mauritius. Indian Ocean
Photo ID: 39acropora08
Author: Aldine Amiel
Aldine Amiel / Kahi Kai Images
Model Release: No
Property Release: No
Photo size: 21.0 Mpixels (60.2 MB uncompressed) - 3744x5616 pixels (12.4x18.7 in / 31.7x47.5 cm at 300 ppi)
Photo keywords: anthozoan, cargados carajos, close up, living coral, polyp, saint brandon, sea creature
