Flower Coral [Mussismilia]
Description
Flower Coral forms compact colonies with a striking, flower-like pattern created by the arrangement of its corallites. Divers may notice its sturdy, sculpted look and the way the surface catches light, highlighting the “petal” or starry pattern. It’s a beautiful coral to slow down for—up close, the texture is far more intricate than it appears from a distance.
Species
Mussismilia braziliensis
Mussismilia braziliensis
Mussismilia harttii
Mussismilia harttii
Mussismilia hispida
Mussismilia hispida
Mussismilia leptophylla
Mussismilia leptophylla
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Brain & Honeycomb Corals
Faviidae
|
Statistics
- Species 4