SM1146 Madracis myriaster
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Key Details
SMID | SM1146 |
Catami | Stony corals: Branching |
Identification Features | White, bush-like colonies commonly found on elevated
topography. Colonies of this genus superficially resemble
Lophelia, although branches are thinner and very delicate.
Occasionally forming dense patches. |
Year Identified | no data |
Verification Status | ID from Image Only |
Physical Sample | no data |
WoRMS AphiaID | 287111 |
Taxonomy
Phylum | Cnidaria |
Class | Anthozoa |
Order | Scleractinia |
Family | Pocilloporidae |
Genus | Madracis |
Species | Madracis myriaster |
Morphology
Cnidaria |
Corals |
Stony corals |
Colonial |
Branching |
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