Branching Flowerpot Coral [Alveopora verrilliana]
Description
Alveopora verrilliana, commonly referred to as Branching Flowerpot Coral, is a marine species found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species prefers shallow, turbid water environments and is known for its branching growth form and large, conspicuous polyps.
Where To See Branching Flowerpot Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Daisy Coral
Alveopora
|
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