Christmas Tree Worm Rock [Porites astreoides]
Description
Christmas tree worm rock is a common species found in the Caribbean Sea. It forms small, rounded colonies that are yellow, brown or green. This coral is often associated with Christmas tree worms, which bore into the coral's skeleton. It can be found in a variety of reef environments, from shallow to deep waters.
Where To See Christmas Tree Worm Rock
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| 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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