Merulina/Ruffled Coral Size:3-4 Inch although scolymia corals possess feeding

although scolymia corals possess feeding tentacles they are prone to being stung and damaged by neighboring corals

whereas Leptoria’s more often form snake-like patterns

The tips of the tentacles are a contrasting hue or color than the rest of the coral

With a huge diversity of dazzling colors and shapes

feather duster worms including those living within Porites coral

Merulina/Ruffled Coral Size:3-4 Inch although scolymia corals possess feedingThe spectacular Lettuce coral is most notable for maturing into a wide array of growth forms, such as ruffles, plates, and fans, often all on the same colony. It has a highly textured surface and is usually green, although some are deep pink with green highlights. Most specimens fluorescence under actinic lighting. This coral receives most of its energy by utilizing the photosynthetic algae contained within its tissues. It will also benefit from