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Threatened Invertebrates - marine

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Acanthastrea echinata (Starry cup coral)
The most common species of Acanthastrea, this coral forms large encrusting colonies over the surface of rocks, or takes the... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Acanthastrea hillae (Starry cup coral)
Usually forming colonies that are relatively small, but which can sometimes grow to over 1.5 metres across, Acanthastrea... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Acropora cerealis (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Acropora cervicornis (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Acropora cytherea (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Acropora echinata (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Acropora eurystoma (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Acropora formosa (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Acropora hemprichii (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Acropora humilis (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Acropora hyacinthus (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Acropora longicyathus (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Acropora millepora (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Acropora nobilis (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Acropora palifera (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Acropora palmata (Elkhorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Acropora secale (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Acropora solitaryensis (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Acropora spp. (Staghorn corals)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	20 Images	3 Videos

Acropora tenuis (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Acropora valida (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Acropora variabilis (Staghorn coral)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Anomastraea irregularis (Crisp pillow coral)
The only species in its genus, Anomastraea irregularis forms small, low, mound-like colonies that grow up to about 20 cm in... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Antipathella aperta (Black coral)
The Antipathella corals belong to the group of black corals (those in the order Antipatharia), named after their dark brown... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Antipathella fiordensis (Black coral)
The Antipathella corals belong to the group of black corals (those in the order Antipatharia), named after their dark brown... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Antipathes dichotoma (Black coral)
Antipathes, meaning "against suffering", are corals that have been harvested for centuries to create charms and medicines... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Antipathes galapagensis (Black coral)
Antipathes, meaning "against suffering", are corals that have been harvested for centuries to create charms and medicines... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Antipathes spp. (Black corals)
Antipathes, meaning "against suffering", are corals that have been harvested for centuries to create charms and medicines... More	7 Images	0 Videos

Arubolana aruboides (Cirolanid isopod)
This cirolanid isopod is a small, blind, unpigmented crustacean with a moderately slender body, which is slightly more than 3 times... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Astreopora expansa (Staghorn coral)
One of the most distinctive species in its genus, the variably brown, pink or dark green colonies of Astreopora expansa take... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Barabattoia amicorum (Stony coral)
One of only two coral species belonging to the Barabattoia genus, Barabattoia amicorum is an uncommon component of... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Barbouria cubensis (Cuban cave shrimp)
This is a brightly coloured shrimp with an arched body and rostrum. The colour of the shrimp varies from vivid red and orange to... More	18 Images	0 Videos

Bermudamysis speluncola (Opossum shrimp)
The opossum shrimp has a slightly translucent outer body covering (integument) with an intense red tint. The eyes are short and... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Catalaphyllia jardinei (Elegance coral)
With its distinctive green tentacles, tipped with bright pink, Catalaphyllia is one of the most beautiful of all corals. ... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Cirrhipathes anguina (Black coral)
Also known as whip or wire corals, Cirrhipathes species are long, unbranched corals, which extend up to three metres or more... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Cirrhipathes spp. (Black corals)
Also known as whip or wire corals, Cirrhipathes species are long, unbranched corals, which extend up to three metres or more... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Corallium rubrum (Red coral)
The beauty of Corallium corals may be their downfall, as they are harvested at unsustainable levels to be made into... More	8 Images	1 Video

Coscinastrea monile (Wrinkle coral)
Information on the wrinkle coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Cupressopathes abies (Black coral)
This little-known group of corals belongs to the order Antipatharia, also known as the black corals after their black skeleton... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Cyphastrea agassizi (Agassiz’s coral)
Information on the Agassiz’s coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Cyphastrea microphthalma (Lesser star coral)
Information on the lesser star coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Cyphastrea ocellina (Ocellated coral)
Information on the ocellated coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Diploastrea heliopora (Honeycomb coral)
Information on Diploastrea heliopora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Distichopora spp. (Lace corals)
Lace corals form ornate tree-like structures, with all the flattened, blunt-ended branches growing in one plane. These fan-like... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Distichopora vervoorti (Lace coral)
Lace corals form ornate tree-like structures, with all the flattened, blunt-ended branches growing in one plane. These fan-like... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Distichopora violacea (Lace coral)
Lace corals form ornate tree-like structures, with all the flattened, blunt-ended branches growing in one plane. These fan-like... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Euphyllia ancora (Stony coral)
Whilst most coral species are identified entirely by their skeletons, for Euphyllia species it is necessary to look at the... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Euphyllia cristata (Stony coral)
Whilst most coral species are identified entirely by their skeletons, for Euphyllia species it is necessary to look at the... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Euphyllia glabrescens (Stony coral)
Whilst most coral species are identified entirely by their skeletons, for Euphyllia species it is necessary to look at the... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Euphyllia paraancora (Stony coral)
Information on Euphyllia paraancora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	3 Images	0 Videos

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