Coral colonies can grow to enormous proportions, often over one meter (three feet) in diameter or height. These colonies contribute to the high complexity of the coral caps and provide habitat for a diverse array of fishes and invertebrates.
Coral Colony
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Coral colonies can grow to enormous proportions, often over one meter (three feet) in diameter or height. These colonies contribute to the high complexity of the coral caps and provide habitat for a diverse array of fishes and invertebrates.

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