Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand Nautilus is a species of sea

is a species of sea star (also called a starfish) in the family Asterinidae

The Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 - 55 meters)

Most are found in tropical waters

Chiragra Spider conchs are thick with six skinny legs extending outward

Malea ringens (Swainson

Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand Nautilus is a species of seaThis coral is found in shallow waters on reefs and in lagoons in tropical parts of the IIndo Pacific region. Colonies of this species have vertical, irregular, two sided fronds about 5 cm (2 in) tall and not more than 5 mm (0. 2 in) thick. The corallites housing the polyps are very shallow and form widely separated rows parallel to the margins of the fronds. The bases of these fronds may be dead while the upper parts are still alive supported by the