Solomon Islands These three large decorative examples of coral were farmed off the coast of the Solomon Islands: “table” coral, Montipora tuberculosa, so named because of its branches that spread horizontally, diameter 17in, “staghorn” coral, Acropora cervicornis, with its cylindrical branches resembling the antlers of a deer, height 17in; and red “organ pipe” coral, Tubipora musica , a massive colonial animal, easily recognized by its natural color, blood-red cemented parallel tubes interconnected by horizontal platforms. Diameter 13in
Solomon Islands These three large decorative examples of coral were farmed off the coast of the Solomon Islands: “table” coral, Montipora tuberculosa, so named because of its branches that spread horizontally, diameter 17in, “staghorn” coral, Acropora cervicornis, with its cylindrical branches resembling the antlers of a deer, height 17in; and red “organ pipe” coral, Tubipora musica , a massive colonial animal, easily recognized by its natural color, blood-red cemented parallel tubes interconnected by horizontal platforms. Diameter 13in
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