Christmas tree worm rock [Porites astreoides]
Description
Christmas tree worm rock is a common species found in the Caribbean Sea. It forms small, rounded colonies that are yellow, brown or green. This coral is often associated with Christmas tree worms, which bore into the coral's skeleton. It can be found in a variety of reef environments, from shallow to deep waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Merulinidae
Merulinidae
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| Genus |
Porites
Porites
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