One of the four most abundant species of Hawaiian reef-building corals, the cauliflower coral is a surge-tolerant species that inhabits exposed shorelines and the surge zone of reef slopes. Its dense skeleton, sturdy branches and symmetrical head formation suit it to moderate wave action encountered close to the surface. It is the dominant coral species on reef slopes at depths of less than 10 feet (3 m), but can also be found to 90 feet (27 m) or more.
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