Coral (Mushroom)
About the Coral (Mushroom)
Unlike most corals, they are solitary and free-living, not attached to the reef. They can move slowly across the reef surface using inflate-deflate locomotion. Some species can right themselves if overturned. Over 50 species exist. They are disc-shaped, resembling mushrooms. They are found on sandy reef flats and slopes. They are popular in reef aquariums. They can feed on larger prey including small fish. They are among the most mobile corals. They reproduce both sexually and by budding.
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