Reticulata Coral [Goniastrea reticulata]
Description
This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean. It forms massive colonies with corallites that are clearly separated by walls. The corallites have distinctive reticulate septa and the colonies are typically found in deeper water or shaded environments.
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 |
Goniastrea
Goniastrea
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