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acropora::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | genus acropora |
| Type of | coelenterate genus |
Examples of acropora
acropora
Acropora and staghorn corals grow fast and large, and are important reef-builders.
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Acropora reefs exist in the sheltered bays of the satellite towns of Jussah and Khairan.
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Acropora millepora coral colony infected with the coral disease white syndrome, one of many coral diseases impacting coral reefs worldwide.
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Acropora are the main reef-builders throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and so of critical importance to the ability of reefs to cope with changing conditions.
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- Coelenterate genus of order Madreporaria, including staghorn corals
- Acropora is a genus of scleractinian coral in the Phylum Cnidaria, also known as table coral, elkhorn coral, or staghorn coral.
- Is most common in shallow reef environments with bright light and moderate to high water motion. Many small reef fishes live near Acropora colonies and retreat into the thicket of branches if threatened.
