Hump Coral [Porites lutea]
Description
Hump Coral is a massive, slow-growing species found in the Indo-Pacific region. It typically grows in dome-shaped colonies, and may vary in color from greenish-gray to brown. It's adaptable to a variety of marine environments, including both shallow and deep waters, and can tolerate relatively high levels of sedimentation.
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 |
Porites
Porites
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