Monticulate Porites [Porites monticulosa]
Description
As its name suggests, this coral tends to form small, mound-like structures that can create a bumpy reef surface. Divers frequently enjoy watching how its rounded forms provide microhabitats for tiny reef organisms, while the colony’s texture catches light in shallow, clear conditions.
Where To See Monticulate Porites
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
|
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