Thin Finger Coral [Porites divaricata]
Description
Porites divaricata is a species of stony coral known as thin finger coral. It is found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, and is a significant contributor to the structure of reef ecosystems. Its branches are thin and widely spaced, and its color varies from yellow-brown to gray.
Where To See Thin Finger Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
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| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
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