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Acropora clathrata
Species of coral From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Acropora clathrata, commonly known as lattice table coral is a species of stony corals belonging to the family Acroporidae.[2] They are a zooxanthellate coral, which are generally found in fringing reefs, sheltered reefs and back reef habitats, between the depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft).[3][4] Its size varies according to the depth at which they are found, with members of the species that have larger surface areas typically found at greater depths.[5]
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The species is native to Indo-Central Pacific region where it is widespread from Madagascar to the Red Sea to Western Australia.[2]
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Ecology
The species is an important resource for Spirobranchus giganteus, which is found embedded in Acropora chlathrata in much higher densities than other stony corals.[5] Oil-degrading bacteria affiliated with Gammaproteobacteria, Actinobacteria and Firmicutes harbored in the tissue of Acropora clathrata aid the survival of the species as oil concentrations in their environment change.[6]
Conservation
Life Cycle
Acropora eggs go through five changes in color as they develop. The first of these stages is white, followed by light-cream, cream, light-pink, and, finally, pink when mature.[7]
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