Variable Star Coral [Montastraea angulosa]
Description
The Variable Star Coral is a species of coral found in the Caribbean Sea. This species forms massive colonies that appear as large, rounded boulders. Its color varies from pale to dark brown and it's known for its large polyps, which are often extended during the day. It lives in a variety of reef habitats, including back reef, fore reef, and reef slope 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 |
Mussidae
Mussidae
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| Genus |
Hill Corals
Isophyllia
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