Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand Nautilus Marlin Spike is an auger

Marlin Spike is an auger shell belonging to the family Terebridae

glossy with a broad body whorl(complete turn of the shells imaginary axis)

is a species of sea star (also called a starfish) in the family Asterinidae

The Stylaster corals are found in cool waters at depths from 40 to 180 feet (12 - 55 meters)

Cook Islands and the oceanic west Pacific Ocean

Merulina Coral (11”x10”) on Metal Stand Nautilus Marlin Spike is an augerThis coral is found in shallow waters on reefs and in lagoons in tropical parts of the IIndo Pacific region. Colonies of this species have vertical, irregular, two sided fronds about 5 cm (2 in) tall and not more than 5 mm (0. 2 in) thick. The corallites housing the polyps are very shallow and form widely separated rows parallel to the margins of the fronds. The bases of these fronds may be dead while the upper parts are still alive supported by the