Scolymia [Scolymia]
Description
Scolymia includes solitary, cup-shaped corals that are often brightly colored. These corals are found in the Caribbean and the Atlantic, where they live on reef slopes and in lagoons. Scolymia species are important for their biodiversity value and are popular in the aquarium trade due to their vibrant colors and patterns.
Species

Atlantic Coral [Scolymia cubensis]
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Pacific Coral [Scolymia vitiensis]
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Brazilian Coral [Scolymia wellsi]
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 3