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Keywords: Elkhorn 100.jpg Elkhorn coral Acropora palmata is a branching coral Branching corals grow in the shallow areas of the reef crest and serve to break up the wave action as it comes onto the reef The branches of elkhorn coral resemble an elk's rack of antlers thus its name photo Paige Gill - Florida Keys NMS Source http //www sanctuaries nos noaa gov/pgallery/pgflorida/living/living_7 html Acropora palmata PD-USGov |