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Elkhorn coral

Animal
Elkhorn coral 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 common name. The branching structure creates habitat and shelter for many... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Acropora palmata
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (Population stable)
Phylum: Cnidaria
Lifespan: 5,000 years
Domain: Eukaryota
Family: Acroporidae