Lettuce Coral (15”x9”x9”) Indian Ocean They use the venomous cells

They use the venomous cells (nematocysts) found in their tentacles to catch prey in these nutrient rich waters

The base of this gorgonian is brown in color

Next week we will explore more about this great local species

Although the species had been widely distributed throughout the northeast Pacific

Lettuce Coral (15”x9”x9”) Indian Ocean They use the venomous cellsAgaricia agaricites, commonly known as lettuce coral or tan lettuce leaf coral, is a species of colonial stony corals in the family Agariciidae. This coral is found in shallow waters in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Coral is a wonderful accent piece for your beach or vacation home but is just a stunning in more traditional settings. We absolutely love mixing coral with our vintage industrial decor, we find it softens the