Incised Star Coral [Astreopora incrustans]
Description
Astreopora incrustans, often referred to as Incised Star Coral, is a marine species in the family Acroporidae. They form encrusting colonies with incised, star-shaped corallites. This species is found in the western Indian Ocean, specifically in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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 |
Acroporidae
Acroporidae
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| Genus |
Astreopora
Astreopora
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