Fungiidae [Fungiidae]
Description
Fungiidae, also known as mushroom corals, are unique in that they are mostly free-living, solitary corals, although a few colonial species exist. They resemble mushrooms and can be found in a variety of colors and sizes on reef flats and slopes. Mushroom corals are important for their role in the biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems.
Genera
Mushroom Coral [Cycloseris]
View DetailsSlipper Coral [Halomitra]
View DetailsSpiny Mushroom Coral [Herpolitha]
View DetailsKnob Coral [Podabacia]
View DetailsSandal Coral [Polyphyllia]
View DetailsElephant Skin Coral [Sandalolitha]
View DetailsWedge Coral [Zoophyllis]
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 7