Acropora

/əˈkrɒpərə/ noun

Definition

A genus of branching corals commonly found in tropical reefs, known for their tree-like or finger-like shapes.

Etymology

From Greek akron (extremity, tip) + poros (pore), named for the tiny pores at the tips of their branches where coral polyps live.

Kelly Says

Acropora corals are sometimes called 'table corals' or 'staghorn corals' and are the fastest-growing corals on reefs—but they're also extremely vulnerable to climate change and ocean acidification.

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