Starflower Coral [Astreopora explanata]
Description
This species forms flatter, more open-looking growth that can spread across the reef like a low, textured carpet. Divers may spot its starry surface pattern and subtle color variations, with the coral’s fine structure becoming more apparent as you hover and let your buoyancy settle.
Where To See Starflower Coral
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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