Corals info

There are more than 2,000 living species of corals. Fossil records show that stony corals have existed for 230 million years. Corals are responsible for building the many beautiful reefs around the world. From the Great Barrier Reef, to the small patch reefs, the ecosystems rely on corals for their foundation. Corals are divided into families based upon their anatomy and physiology. Different species can be called the same common name, and one species can have several common names. Therefore, if you do not find the name of the coral you are interested in within the categories below, please use our search feature. Using the scientific, or Latin, name will give the best results. link