Merulina Coral (11”x10”) shell Assortment of Sea shells have

Assortment of Sea shells have magnets attached to them

When the body expands

2 in) thick

The meat is edible and fishermen have been known to set traps for chambered nautilus baited with chicken

In Polynesia

Merulina Coral (11”x10”) shell Assortment of Sea shells haveThis 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