Contorted Brain Coral [Platygyra contorta]
Description
This coral species is found in the central Indo-Pacific region. It is characterized by its irregular, contorted valleys, which give it a unique appearance compared to other members of the Platygyra genus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulinidae
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Platygyra
Platygyra
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