Pore Coral [Montipora crassituberculata]
Description
This coral is known for its thick, bumpy surface that can resemble clustered pores or small knobs. On a reef wall, it may form compact patches that stand out from smoother surrounding corals. Divers love the way its texture becomes more obvious in side-light, revealing the coral’s raised structure.
Where To See Pore Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Montipora
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