Reef-building Acropora (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

Reef-building Acropora

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Acropora is among the most important groups of coral, thanks to its complex branching structure that creates habitats for many marine organisms. However, this is also among the most difficult groups to work with due to their complex taxonomy and extreme sensitivity to environmental change. ©2026 Colin Anthony CC-BY-ND

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