Yellow Flowerpot Coral [Alveopora gigas]
Description
Alveopora gigas, also known as Yellow Flowerpot Coral, is a species of marine coral inhabiting the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region. The colonies of this species can reach several meters in diameter and are characterized by their yellow or green color and flowerpot shape.
Where To See Yellow Flowerpot Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Stony Corals (Acroporidae)
Acroporidae
|
| Genus |
Daisy Coral
Alveopora
|
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