Branch anchors?

[WhitePanther93]

This might be an odd question but can a branch from an sps grow into then encrust onto a rock it made contact with?or would the branch just avoid the rock and grow in a new direction as it gets closer?

 

[Dburr1014]

This might be an odd question but can a branch from an sps grow into then encrust onto a rock it made contact with?

Yes, 100%

 

[KrisReef]

The amount of light and current and available energy are going to shape the future growth of coral as it spreads and grows.