Montipora carinata [Montipora carinata]
Description
Montipora carinata typically grows as plates or encrusting sheets with raised edges, creating a tidy, geometric look on the reef. Divers may see it in bright colors—often pale to vivid tones—where its smooth-to-textured surface reflects light and frames the surrounding coral community.
Where To See Montipora carinata
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Montipora
|
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