SM1149 Montastraea cavernosa
Insitu Images
Exsitu Images
Key Details
SMID | SM1149 |
Catami | Stony corals: Massive |
Identification Features | Colonies typically massive to sub-massive formations or
domes, although encrusting forms also occur, with plate-like
formations common at increased depth. Colour shades of
grey, green, yellow, brown and orange. |
Year Identified | no data |
Verification Status | ID from Image Only |
Physical Sample | no data |
WoRMS AphiaID | 287962 |
Taxonomy
Phylum | Cnidaria |
Class | Anthozoa |
Order | Scleractinia |
Family | Montastraeidae |
Genus | Montastraea |
Species | Montastraea cavernosa |
Morphology
Cnidaria |
Corals |
Stony corals |
Colonial |
Massive |
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