Lace Coral (5”-7”) Triton They're collected in the SW

They're collected in the SW Pacific Ocean

They range from Magdalena Bay

thick flared outer lip that half way encompasses the spire of the shell

Branches are typically 1 to 3 inches thick

Pure-white (“albinos” or “albinistic”) shells are not uncommon

Lace Coral (5”-7”) Triton They're collected in the SWThe Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 55 meters). They occur in groups under shaded ledges, caves, and overhangs where they avoid strong sunlight. The flat part of the coral faces into a strong current where it can make use of the passing plankton and other prey. They use the venomous cells (nematocysts) found in their tentacles to catch prey in these nutrient rich waters, but also to sting and deflect any