Astroides calycularis (star coral)
Astroides calycularis (star coral)
Astroides calycularis (star coral)
Strain: | Cnidaria |
Class: | Anthozoa |
Habitat: | Hard soil |
Occurrence: | European coasts, North Atlantic, Mediterranean, North Sea, 1-70 m depth |
Size: | Up to 10 cm |
Appearance: | Characteristic orange colouring |
Behaviour: | Forms crustacean colonies, classified as an endangered species, can be used as a bio-indicator for climate change |