Michelin Star Coral [Stephanocoenia michelini]
Description
Michelin star coral, also known as irregular star coral, is a species of small polyp stony coral found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It forms flat or dome-shaped colonies with irregularly shaped calices. Its color varies from brown to green, often with contrasting lighter oral discs. This species typically inhabits shallow reef environments and is tolerant of a range of water conditions.
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 |
Astrocoeniidae
Astrocoeniidae
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| Genus |
Stephanocoenia
Stephanocoenia
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