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Photo Credit
Meredith C. Swartwout, Ph.D. Candidate, Biological Sciences
Object Type
Dried Mount Oceanic Specimen
Date
Spring 2021
Description
The Moosehorn Coral (Acropora palmata) is so named for its shape and structure. Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth and coral is arguably one of the most important animals in the ocean. Unfortunately, corals are in danger from climate change, pollution, and mechanical destruction due to human activities. Did you know that corals are closely related to jellyfish and sea anemones?
Object Housed
University of Arkansas Museum
Object Accession Number
0000-2-120
Keywords
moosehorn coral, coral, invertebrate, coral reefs, ecosystems, conservation, marine animal, zoology
