Yellow Flowerpot Coral [Alveopora gigas]
Description
Alveopora gigas, also known as Yellow Flowerpot Coral, is a species of marine coral inhabiting the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region. The colonies of this species can reach several meters in diameter and are characterized by their yellow or green color and flowerpot shape.
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 |
Alveopora
Alveopora
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