Supermassive Porites [Porites supermassiva]
Description
Porites supermassiva is a species of stony coral found in the Indo-Pacific region. This species forms massive colonies that can reach diameters of several meters. Its color varies from pale to dark brown.
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 |
Poritidae
Poritidae
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| Genus |
Porites
Porites
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