Pore Coral [Montipora effusa]
Description
Montipora effusa typically forms broad, plate-like or encrusting patches that can cover reef rock. Up close, divers see a dense, pitted surface—like tiny pores—giving the coral a crisp, architectural texture.
Where To See Pore Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Montipora
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