Lace Corals [Stylaster]

Description

Stylaster is a genus within the Stylasteridae family, known for its intricate and often brightly colored calcareous skeletons. These corals are found in a variety of marine environments, from shallow to deep waters. They are characterized by their branching form and small, delicate structures that resemble lace. Stylaster species are important contributors to the biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems, providing habitat for a variety of marine life. They reproduce both sexually and asexually and have a unique method of capturing prey with specialized stinging cells.

Species

Pink Lace Coral [Stylaster eliasoni]

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White Lace Coral [Stylaster parageus]

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Red Lace Coral [Stylaster brochi]

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Taxonomy