Knobby Brain Coral [Pseudodiploria clivosa]
Description
The Knobby Brain Coral is a species of colonial stony coral that can be found in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the western Atlantic Ocean. This species is characterized by large, rounded, dome-shaped colonies with deep furrows or valleys and high ridges, often with knob-like protrusions. It tends to be found in shallow water environments such as coral reefs and lagoons, and can display a range of colors, from brown to yellow-brown.
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 |
Mussidae
Mussidae
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| Genus |
Lobed Brain Corals
Lobophyllia
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