Rugosa Coral (14"x10"x9”) shell but the color of the

but the color of the animal in those white-shelled abnormalities is always the usual velvety jet-black

Surrounding the mouth are many tentacles

The wavy shell opening faces the sunlight

Carnivorous sponges represent a novel innovation within phylum Porifera

(not extending outward past the surface of the coral)

Rugosa Coral (14"x10"x9”) shell but the color of theThe Rugosa are an extinct group of corals that were abundant in Middle Ordovician to Late Permian seas. Solitary rugosans are often referred to as "horn corals" because of their characteristic shape. Some solitary rugosans reached nearly a meter in length. However, some species of rugose corals could form large colonies. Coral is a wonderful accent piece for your beach or vacation home but is just a stunning in more traditional settings. We absolutely