species: Porites densa in taxonomy (Lizard Island Field Guide)
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Porites densa

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Cnidaria
Class Hexacorallia
Order Scleractinia
Family Poritidae
Genus Porites
Species Porites densa

Lizard Island area: all known taxa

Distinguishing features

Colonies are hemispherical and do not grow larger than about 15 cm diameter; colony surface is even; deeply excavated calices are visible underwater; colonies cream, grey or brown (Veron, 2000).

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Synonyms

Distribution


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References

References that assist with identification

  • Veron, J.E.N. (2000). Corals of the World: Volume 3 Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville.