Pectinata Coral [Goniastrea pectinata]
Description
This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean. It forms massive colonies with corallites that have distinctive pectinate septa. The colonies are typically found in deeper water or shaded environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| 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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