Acanthastrea brevis [Acanthastrea brevis]
Description
Divers may find this coral as a low, sturdy colony with short, thick-looking corallites that form a textured mound. The surface can appear more “chunky” than some other starry-cup relatives, with the cups blending into a compact reef feature. Look closely for the subtle color differences between the corallite centers and the surrounding tissue.
Where To See Acanthastrea brevis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lobophyllid & Brain Corals
Lobophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Artichoke Coral
Acanthastrea
|
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