Are corals animals or plants? One article explains it clearly

Corals are animals. Corals belong to the phylum Coelenterata, class Anthozoa; put simply, they are a variety of animal that lives in the sea. Corals are not only beautiful in appearance but also have high medicinal value.

What types of coral are there

1. Red coral: famous origins include the coasts of Algeria, Tunisia and Spain, Keelung and the Penghu Islands in Taiwan, China, Italy and the Bay of Biscay in France, and other places.

2. White coral: mainly distributed in the waters of the South China Sea, the waters of the Philippines, the waters of Penghu and the waters of the Ryukyu Islands. The colors are divided into white, grayish white, milky white and porcelain white. It is mainly used for bonsai craftwork or as a dyeing material.

3. Blue coral: light blue, blue, and a relatively rare variety. It is mainly distributed in the Atlantic and Mediterranean waters, such as along the coast of Cameroon.

4. Gold coral: golden yellow, yellowish brown. The surface has a unique papule-like appearance, and some surfaces are smooth and can show iridescence (or luster) under strong oblique light.

There are quite a few types of coral; everyone can focus on learning about the types that are more commonly seen in their own daily life.