Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand Nautilus Sea Fan (18”) on a

Sea Fan (18”) on a Mushroom Coral Base (6”)

Marlin Spike is an auger shell belonging to the family Terebridae

The Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 - 55 meters)

glossy with a broad body whorl(complete turn of the shells imaginary axis)

The bases of these fronds may be dead while the upper parts are still alive supported by the skeletal tissue below

Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand Nautilus Sea Fan (18”) on aThis coral is found in shallow waters on reefs and in lagoons in tropical parts of the IIndo Pacific region. Colonies of this species have vertical, irregular, two sided fronds about 5 cm (2 in) tall and not more than 5 mm (0. 2 in) thick. The corallites housing the polyps are very shallow and form widely separated rows parallel to the margins of the fronds. The bases of these fronds may be dead while the upper parts are still alive supported by the