Astreopora [Astreopora]

Description

Astreopora is a genus of stony corals that features encrusting to massive colonies often with star-shaped corallites, giving it a distinctive appearance. These corals are found in a range of reef environments from shallow to deeper waters. Astreopora species are less known than Acropora but are important for the diversity they add to coral reef ecosystems. They exhibit a variety of growth forms and can be important reef builders in their habitats.

Species

Star Coral [Astreopora myriophthalma]

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Smooth Star Coral [Astreopora expansa]

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Golf Ball Coral [Astreopora randalli]

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Incised Star Coral [Astreopora incrustans]

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Taxonomy