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Caulastraea furcata

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This species is usually found in protected reef slopes where the substrate is partly sandy, where it will form extensive single species stands, sometimes over five metres across. It has been recorded to depths of at least 30 metres, and may also be found in lagoons.
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are made up of several large polyps. Each polyp bears relatively short tentacles that direct food into its central mouth. The food is then digested in a sac-like body cavity. This species is often green, yellow, or greenish brown.
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usually obtains most of its nutrient requirements from the photosynthesis of the single-celled algae called zooxanthellae living in its tissue. However, this coral will also feed on zooplankton.
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Dai, C.F. and Horng, S. (2009) Scleractinia Fauna of Taiwan. II. The Robust Group. National Taiwan University Press, Taipei, Taiwan.
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skeletal structure consist of tubular stalks with stars on each tip. As in other colony-forming corals, colonies of
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Veron, J.E.N. (2000) Corals of the World. Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townville, Australia.
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can be found in the Indo-Pacific from Fiji to Australia and possibly further west toward Thailand.
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Index

Caulastrea furcata

Scientific classification
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Eukaryota
Animalia
Cnidaria
Hexacorallia
Scleractinia
Merulinidae
Caulastraea
Binomial name
Dana
Synonyms
species
family
Merulinidae
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"Candy Cane Coral: Saltwater Aquarium Corals for Marine Reef Aquariums"
"Caulastrea furcata. Corals of the World - Photos, maps and information about corals and reefs"
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"Caulastrea videos, photos and facts - Caulastrea furcata | ARKive"
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Taxon identifiers
Wikidata
Q3658146

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