Oxypora Chalice Coral [Oxypora lacera]
Description
Oxypora lacera, known as Oxypora Chalice Coral, is a species that can be found in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the southwest and northern Indian Ocean, the central Indo-Pacific, and Australia. This species has a unique growth form with protruding vertical columns. Oxypora lacera is known for its bright colors, often displaying a combination of green, red, and blue hues.
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 |
Pectiniidae
Pectiniidae
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| Genus |
Chalice Corals
Oxypora
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