Goniastrea columella [Goniastrea columella]
Description
Goniastrea columella often grows in tight clusters or low mounds, with a distinctive starry pattern created by the arrangement of its corallites. Divers can see the coral’s surface as a network of small, raised structures that create strong texture even in moderate light. It’s a great species to examine up close, especially when the reef is calm and visibility is good.
Where To See Goniastrea columella
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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