Shelf Coral
| Category | Coral |
|---|---|
| Biome | Shallow Twisty Bridges, Twisty Bridges, Twisty Bridges Caves |
The Shelf Coral is a decorative coral species that grows in the Twisty Bridges.
Appearance
The Shelf Coral is hemi-elliptical in shape and has a ridged upper side and a porous underside. It has a cyan-purple gradient for its colors, along with purple-dotted patterns.
Databank Entry
A type of stony coral commonly found growing along rocky ledges.
Stony corals have hardened biocomposite exoskeletons. The coral’s polyps continuously grow upward and outwards in thin layers, creating the grooved shelf appearance.
Source: Scan
Gallery
Shelf Corals on the cliffside
Shelf Corals surrounding Ribbon Plants
