Cactus Coral (10”) cluster Normal colouration of the mantle

Normal colouration of the mantle ranges from browns and purples to greens

shallow waters but occur also in polar seas

Chambered nautilus once dominated the ancient seas of the world

The surface of the petals are ridged and enhance the natural wave of the ruffle

Cactus Coral (10”) cluster Normal colouration of the mantleThis 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