Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand Nautilus The Stylaster corals are found

The Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 - 55 meters)

have multiple eyes around the edges of their mantle

Malea ringens (Swainson

glossy with a broad body whorl(complete turn of the shells imaginary axis)

Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand Nautilus The Stylaster corals are foundThis coral is found in shallow waters on reefs and in lagoons in tropical parts of the IIndo Pacific region. Colonies of this species have vertical, irregular, two sided fronds about 5 cm (2 in) tall and not more than 5 mm (0. 2 in) thick. The corallites housing the polyps are very shallow and form widely separated rows parallel to the margins of the fronds. The bases of these fronds may be dead while the upper parts are still alive supported by the