Rugosa Coral (14"x10"x9”) Handmade Marlin Spike is an auger

Marlin Spike is an auger shell belonging to the family Terebridae

and is usually attached to a small piece of rock

the spiny puffers

This coral is found in shallow waters on reefs and in lagoons in tropical parts of the IIndo-Pacific region

Rugosa Coral (14"x10"x9”) Handmade Marlin Spike is an augerThe Rugosa are an extinct group of corals that were abundant in Middle Ordovician to Late Permian seas. Solitary rugosans are often referred to as "horn corals" because of their characteristic shape. Some solitary rugosans reached nearly a meter in length. However, some species of rugose corals could form large colonies. Coral is a wonderful accent piece for your beach or vacation home but is just a stunning in more traditional settings. We absolutely