The Elkhorn coral, Acropora palmata, grows into large stands via polyp budding and fragmentation so that many colonies belong to the same clone or genet. During growth, mutations can accumulate in ...

Both elkhorn and staghorn corals are named for their many large branches, which look similar to elk or deer antlers. DESCRIPTION: Corals are actually colonies of many tiny invertebrate animals called ...

That’s how typical reef-building corals, like the iconic elkhorn and staghorn species, with their antler-like appearance, ...

T o help rare elkhorn corals survive in Florida waters, coral researchers should place them in shallow ocean locations with fast currents, scientists at the University of Miami NOAA Cooperative ...

To help rare elkhorn corals survive in Florida waters, coral researchers should place them in shallow ocean locations with fast currents, scientists at the University of Miami NOAA Cooperative ...

Both elkhorn and staghorn corals are named for their many large branches, which look similar to elk or deer antlers. DESCRIPTION: Corals are actually colonies of many tiny invertebrate animals called ...