Species Type:
Corals, Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Angular sea whip
Size:
These corals can grow to three feet (1 meter) tall.
Diet:
Using special algae—zooxanthellae– in their tissues, angular sea rods use photosynthesis to convert the sun's rays into energy/food.
Range & Habitat:
In the shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea, the angular sea whips are common in back reefs, or the area of the reef not facing open ocean.
Details:
Angular sea whips have large, bushy and flat branches originating from a single base. They can range in color from gray and purple to brown and yellow depending on their environment.