Edwardsi Coral [Goniastrea edwardsi]
Description
This species is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. It forms massive colonies with irregularly shaped corallites. The corallites have thick walls and are filled with paliform lobes. The species prefers shallow, protected environments such as lagoons and back reefs.
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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