Acroporidae [Acroporidae]
Description
Acroporidae is a family of stony corals found predominantly in tropical waters. They are characterized by their branching, plate-like or encrusting colonies. Acropora and Montipora, two of the most well-known genera within this family, are significant contributors to reef building and offer a variety of habitats for marine life.
Genera
Acropora [Acropora]
View DetailsAnacropora [Anacropora]
View DetailsAstreopora [Astreopora]
View DetailsIsopora [Isopora]
View DetailsMontipora [Montipora]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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Statistics
- Genera 5