SM1149 Montastraea cavernosa

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Key Details

SMIDSM1149
CatamiStony corals: Massive
Identification FeaturesColonies 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 Identifiedno data
Verification StatusID from Image Only
Physical Sampleno data
WoRMS AphiaID287962

Taxonomy

PhylumCnidaria
ClassAnthozoa
OrderScleractinia
FamilyMontastraeidae
GenusMontastraea
SpeciesMontastraea cavernosa

Morphology

Cnidaria
Corals
Stony corals
Colonial
Massive
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