Brown Star Coral [Pseudosiderastrea browni]
Description
Brown Star Coral, scientifically known as Pseudosiderastrea browni, is a species of hard coral in the family Siderastreidae. This species is found in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. It is a small and encrusting coral with flat, circular colonies that are brown or green in color. Brown Star Coral is a resilient species, capable of surviving in a variety of marine environments, from shallow lagoons to deeper, offshore reefs. It is known to be a slow-growing species, often overshadowed by faster-growing corals in its habitat.
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 |
Fungiidae
Fungiidae
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| Genus |
Spiny Mushroom Coral
Herpolitha
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