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Pillar Coral

St. John Sea Creatures: Pillar corals (Dendrogyra cylindricus)

Pillar Coral is a hard coral, which are usually found on flat or slightly sloping sea floors in depths of between one and 65 feet. They can grow as large as 8 feet tall. Their polyps, which are used for trapping nutrients are usually extended during the daytime

(Photo by Dean Hulse)