Lesser Star Coral [Goniastrea thecata]
Description
Goniastrea thecata typically grows in compact clusters or low mounds, with star-shaped corallites that make the surface look patterned. Divers may notice it tucked into reef crevices or along sheltered slopes where it can form a steady, colorful patchwork.
Where To See Lesser Star Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Closed Brain Coral
Goniastrea
|
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