Lobactis scutaria is a solitary, non-colonial coral that is free living and not attached to the seabed. It is discoid or elongated in shape and can grow to a very large size. The Meer weergeven

Lobactis scutaria is a carnivore and catches plankton, shrimps and fish with its tentacles.
Lobactis scutaria is a hermaphrodite. Eggs and sperm … Meer weergeven

Lobactis scutaria occurs in the Indian Ocean on upper reef slopes especially where there is considerable movement of the water as a result of wave action. It is usually found on sand or beds of coral fragments. It is often associated with other species of Meer weergeven