Coral Genera of WIO-2015
Coral Genera of WIO-2015
Coral Genera of WIO-2015
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Galaxea <br />
2<br />
Family Oculinidae; octopus/galaxy coral<br />
1<br />
1) astreata;<br />
2) fascicularis<br />
Colony type Massive, encrusting, cushion shaped or irregular<br />
<strong>Coral</strong>lite type Plocoid, highly exsert and cylindrical,<br />
Description Plocoid, walls have pointed septa, corallites are highly exsert and cylindrical, linked together by smooth solid<br />
blistery coenostium<br />
Septa-costae Septa exsert, tall sharp points to 1cm above wall<br />
Colour Green or brown<br />
Other remarks Tentacles are extended during the day,
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