The irregular patches of this coral appear different depending on age. Younger patches are made up of corals with rounded edges, while older patches tend to have sharper … See more

Millepora squarrosa prefer shallow water and hard substrate, and tend to be more common where there is heavy surf. These corals are found up … See more

The heavier surf that these corals are found in may have resulted in the coral being more sturdy, through compact and wide bases. The name fire coral comes from the stinging … See more

These corals undergo asexual and sexual reproduction. Along with this, the reproduction occurs once colonies become mature in the spring or summer. The specific date is … See more

Outside of the Caribbean Sea this species can be found as far south as Brazil in the Western Atlantic. There is discussion about what … See more

Corals are suspension feeders that filter water, and consume plankton. Millepora corals feed by "feeding polyps" (gastrozoids) and "defensive polyps" (dactylozoids), … See more

Fertilization occurs in the water column, followed by settlement, metamorphosis, and the formation of coral. The larvae stage, in between … See more