Madracis asperula [Madracis asperula]
Description
This coral is often encountered as a branching or plate-like stony coral with a rougher, more textured surface. Under a diver’s gaze, the coral’s many small branches and ridges can look like miniature architecture, especially when sunlight filters down. It’s a great species to slow down for—close inspection reveals how its growth forms a complex microhabitat.
Where To See Madracis asperula
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pocillopora & Cauliflower Corals
Pocilloporidae
|
| Genus |
Finger Coral
Madracis
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