Astreopora acroporina [Astreopora acroporina]
Description
This starflower coral species forms rounded to plate-like patches with a fine, starry surface pattern. Underwater, it often stands out as a textured “speckled” feature on the reef, and divers can appreciate how its micro-structure becomes more visible when you approach slowly.
Where To See Astreopora acroporina
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Moon Coral
Astreopora
|
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