Pore Coral [Montipora hodgsoni]
Description
Montipora hodgsoni typically forms small, rounded mounds or plates that develop a fine, porous texture across the surface. Under a diver’s gaze, the coral’s many tiny openings catch the light and create a subtle sparkle effect, especially when you hover and let the current move the water around it.
Where To See Pore Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
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| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Montipora
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