Porites hadramauti [Porites hadramauti]
Description
Divers may encounter Porites hadramauti as dome-shaped or mound-like colonies with a distinct, bumpy surface. The coral’s color can range from light tan to deeper brown, and it can look especially striking when sunlight highlights the texture. As a reef-building coral, it helps maintain habitat structure that supports a wide range of small marine species.
Where To See Porites hadramauti
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
|
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