Acropora clathrata

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Acropora clathrata

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Hexacorallia
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Acroporidae
Genus: Acropora
Species:
A. clathrata
Binomial name
Acropora clathrata
(Brook, 1891)

Acropora clathrata, commonly known as lattice table coral is a species of

zooxanthellate coral, which are generally found in fringing reefs, sheltered reefs and back reef habitats, between the depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft).[3][4] Its size varies according to the depth at which they are found, with members of the species that have larger surface areas typically found at greater depths.[5]

The species is native to Indo-Central Pacific region where it is widespread from Madagascar to the Red Sea to Western Australia.[2]

Ecology

The species is an important resource for Spirobranchus giganteus, which is found embedded in Acropora chlathrata in much higher densities than other stony corals.[5] Oil-degrading bacteria affiliated with Gammaproteobacteria, Actinobacteria and Firmicutes harbored in the tissue of Acropora clathrata aid the survival of the species as oil concentrations in their environment change.[6]

Conservation

Per

IUCN, the species has the status "least concern".[2]

Life Cycle

Acropora eggs go through five changes in color as they develop. The first of these stages is white, followed by light-cream, cream, light-pink, and, finally, pink when mature.[7]

References

  1. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T133207A3631022.en
    . Retrieved 11 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Acropora clathrata (Brook, 1891)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Acropora clathrata". Corals of the World. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Acropora clathrata". WA Museum. 14 February 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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  6. PMID 23014479
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  7. ISSN 2536-9814
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