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Pocillopora Meandrina

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Dive deep into the depths of this cauliflower coral.

About the Model

Pocillopora meandrina - commonly known as cauliflower coral - lives in shallow reef environments. These coral can be fairly solid and dome-shaped. The colonies are covered by wart-like growths called verrucae.

Category

Science

Keywords

coral, reef, ocean, cauliflower coral, Pacific Ocean, Indo-Pacific Ocean, animal, oceanography, environmental education, ocean studies, zoology, animal

Updated

May 19 2022

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