Incised Star Coral [Astreopora incrustans]
Description
Astreopora incrustans, often referred to as Incised Star Coral, is a marine species in the family Acroporidae. They form encrusting colonies with incised, star-shaped corallites. This species is found in the western Indian Ocean, specifically in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Where To See Incised Star Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Moon Coral
Astreopora
|
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