Coral Genera of WIO-2015
Coral Genera of WIO-2015
Coral Genera of WIO-2015
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Lobophyllia<br />
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Family Mussidae; hood/finger coral<br />
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1) corymbosa; 2) hataii;<br />
3) hemprichii; 4) robusta<br />
Colony type Flat topped or dome shaped<br />
<strong>Coral</strong>lite type Phaceloid to flabello meandroid<br />
Description Phaceloid to flabello meandroid, fleshy meandering ridges make lobes, calices 3-5 cm wide, septa large with long<br />
teeth & thickened near the wall, corallites bumpy appearance large and deep<br />
Septa-costae Septa thickened near the wall, large with long septa<br />
Other Tentacles may beextended during the night and usually have white tips<br />
Similar species Symphyllia - coarse skeletal structure, meandroid appearance
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