Thin Finger Coral [Porites divaricata]
Description
Porites divaricata is a species of stony coral known as thin finger coral. It is found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, and is a significant contributor to the structure of reef ecosystems. Its branches are thin and widely spaced, and its color varies from yellow-brown to gray.
Taxonomy
| 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 |
Poritidae
Poritidae
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| Genus |
Porites
Porites
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