Coelastrea [Coelastrea]

Description

Coelastrea is a genus of hard corals that form small, rounded colonies. Corallites of Coelastrea species are circular and closely packed, giving the colony a distinctive appearance. These corals are found in shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region and contribute to the biodiversity and structure of the reefs.

Species
Honeycomb Coral
Honeycomb Coral [Coelastrea aspera]
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Turriform Coral
Turriform Coral [Coelastrea turgescens]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Stony Corals
Scleractinia
Family Merulinidae
Merulinidae
Statistics
  • Species 2