Pacific Coral [Scolymia vitiensis]
Description
Scolymia vitiensis, known as Pacific Coral, is a marine species native to the Pacific Ocean. This coral species is solitary and large polyp stony (LPS) coral that can grow up to 20 cm in diameter. It exhibits a wide range of colors, including green, red, and orange, with the color being influenced by environmental conditions. It is commonly found in lagoon and seaward reefs, and prefers low light conditions.
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 |
Scolymia
Scolymia
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