Yellow Scroll Coral [Leptoseris gardineri]
Description
Leptoseris gardineri, or Yellow Scroll Coral, is native to the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is typically found in deeper reef environments and caves. It forms flat plates that can be circular or elongated. Its corallites are small and densely packed, and its coloration ranges from yellow to 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 |
Agariciidae
Agariciidae
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| Genus |
Leptoseris
Leptoseris
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