Montipora [Montipora]

Description

Montipora is a diverse genus of small polyp stony corals, exhibiting a wide range of growth forms, including encrusting, plating, and branching types. These corals are known for their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, making them popular in reef aquariums. Montipora species are significant contributors to coral reef ecosystems, adding to the structural complexity and serving as habitat for a myriad of marine organisms. They possess small, delicate corallites and can be found in a variety of reef environments.

Species

Rice Coral [Montipora capitata]

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Leaf Plate Montipora [Montipora foliosa]

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Sandpaper Coral [Montipora monasteriata]

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Taxonomy