Plesiastrea [Plesiastrea]
Description
Plesiastrea is a genus of stony corals that form small, encrusting to massive colonies with distinct, rounded corallites. These corals are adaptable and can be found in a range of reef environments in the Indo-Pacific. Plesiastrea species are known for their resilience and contribute to the diversity of coral reef ecosystems.
Species
Grey Pillar Coral [Plesiastrea versipora]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
|
| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulinidae
Merulinidae
|
Statistics
- Species 1