Species Type:
Invertebrates, Corals
Common Name(s):
Mushroom coral
Size:
Species in the Rhodactis genus can grow up to 18 inches (46 centimeters) across.
Diet:
Using its polyp tentacles, mushroom corals catch and eat smaller marine organisms that drift by. They also have a special algae—called zooxanthellae– in their tissues that photosynthesize the sun's rays into energy/food.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific region, these corals can be found in lagoons, reef flats and other shallow water environments.
Details:
Mushroom corals are super diverse with infinite color combinations and textures. They have hair-like tentacles giving them a furry appearance.