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 [Dipsastraea speciosa]
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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Family |
Merulinidae
Merulinidae
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Statistics
- Species 1