Reticulated Pillar Coral [Palauastrea ramosa]
Description
A species of stony coral that forms branched, reticulated colonies. The colonies are formed by cylindrical branches that are connected by thin horizontal plates. This species is found in the tropical Pacific Ocean, particularly around Palau. It is known to inhabit shallow, protected reef 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 |
Astrocoeniidae
Astrocoeniidae
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| Genus |
Palauastrea
Palauastrea
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