Hump Coral [Porites nodifera]
Description
Nodifera hump coral forms rounded, nodular mounds that can dominate a patch of reef with their knobbly texture. As divers swim by, the coral’s surface often reveals tiny variations in color and growth, and its rough structure provides hiding spots for small fish and invertebrates.
Where To See Hump Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
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