Aspera Coral [Goniastrea aspera]
Description
This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean. It forms massive, domed colonies with corallites that have uneven walls. The colonies are typically found in deeper water or shaded environments.
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 |
Merulinidae
Merulinidae
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| Genus |
Goniastrea
Goniastrea
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