Dipsastraea [Dipsastraea]

Description

Dipsastraea consists of species known for their large, fleshy polyps and heavy calcareous skeletons. They form massive, dome-shaped or encrusting colonies that can dominate reef landscapes. Dipsastraea species are widespread across the Indo-Pacific, playing a key role in calcium carbonate deposition and reef construction.

Species
Branched Finger Coral
Branched Finger Coral [Dipsastraea speciosa]
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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 1