Siderastreidae [Siderastreidae]
Description
Siderastreidae is a family of stony corals that are characterized by their encrusting, massive, or columnar growth forms. They are found in tropical and subtropical oceans and are important for their role in reef building and their contribution to the biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems.
Genera
Massive Starlet Coral [Siderastrea]
View DetailsLesser Starlet Coral [Pseudosiderastrea]
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 2