Taken from:www.worldatlas.com
Brain coral is a unique part of the world's oceans. The term ‘brain coral’ refers to coral colonies of the family Merulinidae and Mussidae that achieve a spherical shape with a grooved surface. These colonies appear like the human brain. Genetically identical polyps give rise to such colonies. Brain corals are important in coral reef generation. The Kelleston Drain, a dive site off the shore of the island of Little Tobago hosts the world’s largest brain coral. This coral colony has a height of about 10 ft and a diameter of around 16 ft.
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