{"product_id":"stony-mushroom-coral","title":"Mushroom Coral","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResting freely across sandy reef floors, the mushroom coral is an unusual solitary species that spends its adult life unattached to the reef. Its broad, radiating ridges surround a single central mouth, revealing the skeletal architecture of one enormous coral polyp rather than an entire colony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the warm waters of the Indo-West Pacific, this remarkable animal can slowly shift across the seafloor, free itself from settling sand, and extend delicate tentacles after dark to capture tiny drifting prey. Its sculptural form preserves the quiet ingenuity of life beneath the reef.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eStony\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMushroom Coral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFungia fungites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Sea and Indian Ocean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 in (30 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery coral is naturally unique in its shape, branching pattern, and coloration. The specimen you receive may vary slightly from the one pictured. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen comes from a legally acquired vintage collection and represents a finite inventory. Due to modern conservation regulations and our commitment to responsible sourcing, these pieces will not be replaced once sold. When the final specimen has found its home, this listing will be permanently retired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Shores Trading Company","offers":[{"title":"2-3 in","offer_id":48664487690465,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-4 in","offer_id":48664487723233,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5 in","offer_id":48664487756001,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4739\/8113\/files\/IMG-5135.png?v=1784174006","url":"https:\/\/southernshorestradingcompany.com\/products\/stony-mushroom-coral","provider":"Southern Shores Trading Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}