👉 The term "acropora" is a scientific name for a type of sea anemone. Anemones are marine animals that produce air bubbles called sponges in their bodies, which they then release into the water to attract other marine creatures such as fish and shrimp. The acropora species are known for producing large numbers of these sponges, which can be found on the ocean floor near seafloor trenches or during periods of high tides.
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