Branched Finger Coral [Dipsastraea speciosa]
Description
The Dipsastraea speciosa, also known as Branched Finger Coral, is a stony coral species native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is distinguished by its finger-like structures that branch out from the base. This coral is often found in lagoons and fringing reefs, where it forms small colonies.
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 |
Dipsastraea
Dipsastraea
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