Why and How Leather Corals Shed

The Shedding Process Completed

Leather Coral Shedding Process Completed

Photo © Debbie and Stan Hauter

From start to finish, the complete process of the Toadstool Mushroom Leather Coral shedding its "old skin" transpired over about a seven day period.

This picture shows the coral in its full splendor after shedding. Once again using the Tridacna crocea Clam in the photo as a size gauge, and comparing it with the first photo shown, you can see the end result. The coral is larger and even more magnificent than before.

Index: Why and How Leather Corals Shed

1. Why and How Leather Corals Shed
2. The First Phase of Shedding
3. The Second Phase of Shedding
4. The Second Phase of Shedding Continues
5. The Shedding Process Completed