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The organ pipe coral (Tubipora musica) is an alcyonarian octocoral native to the waters of the Indian Ocean and the central and western regions of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only known species of the genus Tubipora. This species is a soft coral but with a unique, hard skeleton of calcium carbonate that contains many … See more
Organ pipe corals are restricted to shallow waters, and tend to live in sheltered areas where they eat plankton. Furthermore, it is usually found in habitats ranging from 2 to 20 m in depth. Notably, they have been found dominating See more
Organ pipe coral is listed as a near threatened species, with over 50% of the population being lost in the past 10 years. It has become popular with dealers, hobbyists, the medical community, and tourists over the years; this is because of its ability to be … See more
Organ pipe corals contain polyps that only live in the tops of the colony's tubes. These polyps contain zooxanthellae, which are a symbiotic type of phytoplankton that provide energy for the coral. Furthermore, the polyps also have eight feathery … See more
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