Species Type:
Corals, Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Umbrella false coral
Size:
This coral ranges from a few centimeters in diameter.
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 Indo-Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, these corals prefer shallow water reef communities with good water flow and plentiful light.
Details:
Umbrella false coral grow into stable structures called basal discs, or layered round plates. They can range in color from purple and red to green and blue.