Honeycomb Coral [Coelastrea aspera]
Description
Coelastrea aspera, commonly known as honeycomb coral, is a species of hard coral found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It is known for its tubular corallites, which resemble a honeycomb. The coral is usually brown or green in color and forms large, dome-shaped colonies. It is found in a variety of reef habitats, but is particularly common on reef slopes and in lagoons. It has a slow growth rate and is susceptible to bleaching.
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 |
Coelastrea
Coelastrea
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