Spiny Mushroom Coral [Herpolitha]

Description

Herpolitha is a genus known for its elongated, tongue-like appearance, with species often referred to as 'tongue corals' or 'spiny mushroom corals'. These corals are solitary and can grow quite large, found sprawling across the sea floor. They possess a unique ability to inflate and deflate their bodies to aid in feeding and respiration.

Species
Sponge Coral
Sponge Coral [Pseudosiderastrea tayamai]
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Brown Star Coral
Brown Star Coral [Pseudosiderastrea browni]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
Class Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
Order Stony Corals
Scleractinia
Family Fungiidae
Fungiidae
Statistics
  • Species 2