Pectinia teres [Pectinia teres]
Description
Pectinia teres typically appears as rounded, ridged plates or mounds, with a smooth-to-textured surface that reflects light in a gentle way. Divers may see it as a tidy, structured coral that stands out against flatter reef rock. When conditions are clear, its ridges and growth form are especially striking from both midwater and close range.
Where To See Pectinia teres
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Pectinia
|
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