Reticulated Acropora Coral [Anacropora reticulata]
Description
The Reticulated Acropora Coral is a species of acroporid coral that can be found in the marine environment, in a tropical climate. It occurs in the central Indo-Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, and the East China Sea. The species is found in shallow, tropical reefs and its colonies are composed of short, irregular branches. It is vulnerable to climate change, with rising sea temperatures causing bleaching and disease, and it is also threatened by the destruction of its coral reef habitat.
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 |
Anacropora
Anacropora
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