Flower Coral [Mussismilia]

Flower Coral
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