Parasimplastrea [Parasimplastrea]

Description

Parasimplastrea includes species that are notable for their compact, encrusting colonies and small, uniform corallites. These corals are found in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in areas with strong water movement. Parasimplastrea species contribute to the stabilization and growth of coral reefs by encrusting over various substrates.

Species
Simple Coral
Simple Coral [Parasimplastrea sheppardi]
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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