Grooved brain coral [Diploria labyrinthiformis]
Description
The Grooved brain coral is a slow-growing, long-lived species that is commonly found in the Caribbean Sea. It is distinguished by its deep, interconnected double-valleys that form a complex, maze-like pattern. It prefers shallow waters but can be found at depths of up to 40 meters.
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 |
Mussidae
Mussidae
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| Genus |
Brain Corals
Diploria
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