Elkhorn coral
A species of Table coral Scientific name : Acropora palmata Genus : Table coral
Elkhorn coral, A species of Table coral
Botanical name: Acropora palmata
Genus: Table coral
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Description
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is a shallow-water species native to the Caribbean. It primarily feeds on symbiotic algae that grows within the coral's own cells. Since the algae needs to photosynthesize, elkhorn coral grows only in areas where sunlight can readily reach the seafloor. This species is considered extremely endangered due to human activities and changing sea conditions.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Cnidarians Class
Sea anemones and corals Order
Hard corals Family
Staghorn corals Genus
Table coral Species
Elkhorn coral 
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