Blue Ridge Coral

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Blue Ridge Coral

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.34

Description

Helipora coerulea Octocoral (soft) Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They are also the only octocoral known to produce a large skeleton. The beautiful blue & grey hues are caused by iron salts within their skeleton.

Location

Location

Display Case

FS-6

Room

Frieda Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

February 18, 2025

Notes

Location added as part of Sea Life case update