Description
Massive Boulder Corals are are types of coral that form large boulder like coral structures. They have a hard calcium skeleton structure. These coral structures do not have a flat surface and often have a bumpy surface and irregular shapes with cavities.
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Appearance
Massive Boulder Coral are rounded coral structures. These coral structures do not have a flat surface and often have a bumpy surface and irregular shapes with cavities.
Key Features
- Bumpy, rounded surface.
- Pale colours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Massive Boulder coral feed on small planktonic organisms which they filter from the water with their tentacles. They also gain nutrients from photosynthesis conducted by the symbiotic algae that live within the coral tissues.
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