Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is an important reef-building coral in the Caribbean. The species has a complex structure with many branches which resemble that of elk antlers; hence, the …

2024年11月21日 · Elkhorn coral is one of the most important corals in the Caribbean. It, along with staghorn coral and star corals (boulder, lobed, and mountainous), built Caribbean coral …

Named for the antler-like shape of its colonies, the elkhorn coral is a critically endangered and important reef-building species in the Caribbean. Learn more.

Over the last 10,000 years, elkhorn coral has been one of the three most important Caribbean corals contributing to reef growth and development and providing essential fish habitat. …

2015年7月16日 · Named for its resemblance to elk antlers, elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is structurally complex with many large, thick branches. As with staghorn coral ( Acropora …

2024年2月1日 · Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is a species of fast growing, reef-building, hard coral that is named because of its resemblance to elk antlers. Its branches can grow up to 5 …

2024年9月18日 · The Acropora palmata, commonly known as “elkhorn coral,” is a species of coral that has captured the attention of marine biologists and conservationists due to its crucial role …

Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is an important reef-building coral in the Caribbean. The species has a complex structure with many branches which resemble that of elk antlers; hence, the …

2024年8月14日 · NOAA Fisheries published results of the 2023 marine heatwave’s impacts on elkhorn coral genetic diversity in Florida. Our report states that only 23 percent of known …

Elkhorn coral received its common name due to its resemblance to elk antlers. The elkhorn coral’s complex large and thick green colored branches can reach a length of 6.5 feet (two meters).