Английская Википедия:Acropora clathrata
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Acropora clathrata, commonly known as lattice table coral is a species of stony corals belonging to the family Acroporidae.[1] They are a zooxanthellate coral, which are generally found in fringing reefs, sheltered reefs and back reef habitats, between the depths of Шаблон:Convert.[2][3] Its size varies according to the depth at which they are found, with members of the species that have larger surface areas typically found at greater depths.[4]
The species is native to Indo-Central Pacific region where it is widespread from Madagascar to the Red Sea to Western Australia.[1]
Ecology
The species is an important resource for Spirobranchus giganteus, which is found embedded in Acropora chlathrata in much higher densities than other stony corals.[4] Oil-degrading bacteria affiliated with Gammaproteobacteria, Actinobacteria and Firmicutes harbored in the tissue of Acropora clathrata aid the survival of the species as oil concentrations in their environment change.[5]
Conservation
Per IUCN, the species has the status "least concern".[1]
Life Cycle
Acropora eggs go through five changes in color as they develop. The first of these stages is white, followed by light-cream, cream, light-pink, and, finally, pink when mature.[6]
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