Growth Form

A growth form where corals are cylindrical in shape and grow upwards. They often look like fingers. They do not have secondary branches. Also referred to as columnar.

A coral growth form that adheres to rocky substrates. They do not grow upwards, they grow outward, covering the rocky substrate. Also referred to as crustose.

A growth form where corals look like layered petals in an open flower.

A growth form where coral polyps are individuals (not colonial). They are typically round, oblong, or oval.

A growth form that includes corals that look like domed boulders.