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Species related to the Acanthastrea coral (Acanthastrea lordhowensis)

Starry cup coral (Acanthastrea echinata)
The most common species of Acanthastrea, this coral forms large encrusting colonies over the surface of rocks, or takes the form of a... More 5 Images 0 videos
Starry cup coral (Acanthastrea hemprichii)
Information on Acanthstrea hemprichii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Starry cup coral (Acanthastrea hillae)
Usually forming colonies that are relatively small, but which can sometimes grow to over 1.5 metres across, Acanthastrea hillae is quite a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Starry cup coral (Acanthastrea ishigakiensis)
Information on Acanthastrea ishigakiensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Starry cup coral (Acanthastrea brevis)
Information on Acanthstrea brevis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Cynarina (Cynarina lacrymalis)
With its cylindrical-shaped, thick, fleshy polyp and radiating tentacles, the distinctive Cynarina lacrymalis is a highly conspicuous coral... More 6 Images 0 videos
Lesser star coral (Cyphastrea microphthalma)
Information on the lesser star coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Branched sandpaper coral (Psammocora contigua)
The colonies of the branched sandpaper coral (Psammocora contigua) grow in a variety of shapes depending on water movements, variously... More 1 Image 0 videos
Small knob coral (Plesiastrea versipora)
One of just two species in its genus, Plesiastrea versipora forms large colonies, which can measure several metres in diameter at high... More 5 Images 0 videos
Brain coral (Platygyra daedalea)
This coral gains its common name from the colony’s meandering, brain-like pattern of brown walls, separated by grey or green depressions... More 1 Image 1 Video
Head coral (Favia favus)
Information on Favia favus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Alveopora coral (Alveopora allingi)
Information on Alveopora allingi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Honeycomb coral (Favia maritima)
Information on Favia maritima is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 1 Video
Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora damicornis)
This hardy, widespread and common coral can easily be identified by the presence of wart-like growths, called verrucae, which cover the... More 6 Images 1 Video
Honeycomb coral (Diploastrea heliopora)
Information on Diploastrea heliopora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Larger star coral (Favites chinensis)
Growing in characteristically shaped mounds or domes, Favites chinensis forms massive, rounded colonies composed of numerous individual... More 1 Image 0 videos
Staghorn coral (Acropora valida)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally means a porous... More 1 Image 0 videos
Thin birdsnest coral (Seriatopora hystrix)
It was one of these pretty coral species that was first observed undertaking a unique method of reproduction. Colonies of Seriatopora... More 1 Image 1 Video
Galaxea coral (Galaxea astreata)
Information on Galaxea astreata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Montastrea (Montastrea magnistellata)
Information on Montastrea magnistellata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Fire coral (Millepora tenera)
Fire corals get their common name from the painful stings they inflict on divers. Approximately 50 species of fire coral have been... More 3 Images 0 videos
Staghorn coral (Acropora horrida)
With its delicately coloured branches twisting gently upwards, Acropora horrida is a beautiful feature of coral reefs. Acropora horrida... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora verrucosa)
This hardy, widespread and common coral can easily be identified by the presence of wart-like growths, called verrucae, which cover the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Pavona coral (Pavona cactus)
Pavona cactus is a scleractinian coral, meaning that it is a ‘hard’ coral with a limestone skeleton. It is pale brown or greenish-brown in... More 3 Images 1 Video
Pearl bubble coral (Physogyra lichtensteini)
The sole member of its genus, Physogyra lichtensteini is a large coral, its colonies reaching up to three metres in diameter, and is usually... More 3 Images 0 videos
Lesser valley coral (Platygyra lamellina)
Typically forming large, dome-shaped or plate-like structures up to a metre or more in diameter, the colonies of Platygyra lamellina are... More 3 Images 0 videos
Fluorescence grass coral (Galaxea fascicularis)
Although usually growing as small cushion-shaped or domed colonies, Galaxea fascicularis is also capable of producing massive or columnar... More 7 Images 0 videos
Staghorn coral (Acropora secale)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally means a porous... More 1 Image 0 videos
Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally means a porous... More 5 Images 0 videos
Stony coral (Euphyllia glabrescens)
Whilst most coral species are identified entirely by their skeletons, for Euphyllia species it is necessary to look at the living coral... More 2 Images 1 Video

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