Lace Coral (3”-5”) red while the hinged side is

while the hinged side is firmly attached to rocks or coral rubble in relatively shallow water near living reefs

Truncate Spiders feed nocturnally on algae

Nautilus have a well developed nervous system and highly developed eyes

Prey items become entangled in the filaments

As is the case in all scallops

Lace Coral (3”-5”) red while the hinged side isThe Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 55 meters). They occur in groups under shaded ledges, caves, and overhangs where they avoid strong sunlight. The flat part of the coral faces into a strong current where it can make use of the passing plankton and other prey. They use the venomous cells (nematocysts) found in their tentacles to catch prey in these nutrient rich waters, but also to sting and deflect any