Adelopora [Adelopora]

Description

Adelopora is a genus within the family Stylasteridae, notable for its tube-like structures and encrusting form. These corals are typically found in deep-sea habitats and are characterized by their small, cylindrical branches that form dense mats or patches on the sea floor. Adelopora corals are important for their role in deep-sea ecosystems, providing habitat and breeding grounds for a variety of marine species. They exhibit a range of colors, often blending into their surroundings, which helps protect them from predators.

Species

Adelopora pseudothyra [Adelopora pseudothyra]

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Adelopora alluaudi [Adelopora alluaudi]

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Adelopora nobilis [Adelopora nobilis]

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Adelopora hirondellei [Adelopora hirondellei]

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Taxonomy