Branching Flowerpot Coral [Alveopora verrilliana]
Description
Alveopora verrilliana, commonly referred to as Branching Flowerpot Coral, is a marine species found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species prefers shallow, turbid water environments and is known for its branching growth form and large, conspicuous polyps.
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 |
Poritidae
Poritidae
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| Genus |
Alveopora
Alveopora
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