Astrocoeniidae [Astrocoeniidae]

Description

Astrocoeniidae includes small, encrusting to massive corals with star-shaped corallites. They are found in a variety of reef environments and contribute to the biodiversity and structural formation of coral reefs. Astrocoeniidae species are known for their symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae.

Genera
Astrocoenia [Astrocoenia]
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Palauastrea [Palauastrea]
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Stephanocoenia [Stephanocoenia]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Stony Corals
Scleractinia
Statistics
  • Genera 3