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The staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis is a branching, stony coral, within the Order Scleractinia. Royalty Free Stock Photo

The staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis is a branching, stony coral, within the Order Scleractinia.

The staghorn coral Acropora cervicornis is a branching, stony coral, within the Order Scleractinia. It is characterized by thick, upright branches which can grow in excess of 2 meters (6.5 ft) in height and resemble the antlers of a stag, hence the name, Staghorn