Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. The fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) is not a true coral at all, but a colony-forming marine organism related to jellyfish and anemones. Scientific synonyms and common names Branching fire coral [English] Vertakt brandkoraal [Dutch] Corail de feu ramifié [French] Verzweigte Feuerkoralle [German] Brantkoral (Branching fire coral) [Papiamentu] Accepted name: Millepora complanata Lamarck, 1816. The Fire Coral Millepora alcicornis belongs to the class Hydrozoa, and are known as hydrocorals. Fire coral, which belong to the genus Millepora, are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.
Generally fire coral adopts a yellow-green or brownish branchy formation, although its external appearance often varies due to environmental factors. No need to register, buy now! Like jellyfish , the sea coral can inflict painful stings. The coral catches small fish and animals such as plankton using stinging cells on their tentacles, although these animals obtain most of their nutrients from algae. This genus contains the common "fire coral" or "stinging coral" species that have a potent sting, causing a burning sensation if touched. Those coral species with more than eight tentacles are known as Zoantharia, which includes the coral species that are found in coral reefs. It is more properly known as a hydrocoral. Scientific synonyms and common names Blade fire coral [English] Plaat-brandkoraal [Dutch] Corail de feu en plaques [French] Blattförmige Feuerkoralle [German] Brantkoral (Blade fire coral) [Papiamentu]
This species is just one of the many members in the Millepora genus. Accepted name: Millepora alcicornis Linnaeus, 1758. Find the perfect colony of fire coral scientific name stock photo. Scientific name: Millepora complanata Common name: Blade Fire Coral Commercially and Recreationally Prohibited Species