Platygyra [Platygyra]

Description

Platygyra corals are known for their maze-like patterns formed by the winding valleys between their corallites. These hardy corals form large, massive colonies that are a common sight on Indo-Pacific reefs. Platygyra species are important for their role in reef construction and their ability to withstand a variety of environmental conditions.

Species
Lesser Valley Coral
Lesser Valley Coral [Platygyra lamellina]
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Small Groove Coral
Small Groove Coral [Platygyra sinensis]
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Contorted Brain Coral
Contorted Brain Coral [Platygyra contorta]
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Maze Brain Coral
Maze Brain Coral [Platygyra carnosus]
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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 4