Mycetophyllia

Mycetophyllia
Mycetophyllia alliciae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Mussidae
Genus: Mycetophyllia
Milne Edwards & Haime, 1848 [1]
Species[1]
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Mycetophyllia is a genus of stony corals in the family Mussidae, commonly known as ridged cactus corals. Members of this genus are native to the Caribbean area. They are zooxanthellate species and are sometimes kept in reef aquaria.[2]

Characteristics

These corals form flat discs or low encrusting mounds with scallopped edges. They have low ridges which run around the edges of the colony and radially towards the centre. They are typically shades of grey or brown, but may also be reddish or green, or have contrasting colours.[2]

Species

The World Register of Marine Species includes the following species in the genus: [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hoeksema, Bert (2013). "Mycetophyllia Milne Edwards & Haime, 1848". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  2. 1 2 Sprung, Julian (1999). Corals: A quick reference guide. Ricordea Publishing. pp. 137–139. ISBN 1-883693-09-8.
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