Lace Coral 7” x 7” pearl Grinning Tuns are found over

Grinning Tuns are found over and within sand substrate in the intertidal zone to depths up to 130 feet

as fire corals are not true corals but are instead more closely related to hydra

though not of oysters

and an outer lip that is wide and golden-lined

Lace Coral 7” x 7” pearl Grinning Tuns are found overThe 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