Pineapple coral (Blastomussa merleti)
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Facts – Pineapple coral
| Also known as: | blasto, branched cup coral |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Blastomussa merletti |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Cnidaria |
| Class | Anthozoa |
| Order | Scleractinia |
| Family | Mussidae |
| Genus | Blastomussa (1) |
Status – Pineapple coral
Description – Pineapple coral
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References
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IUCN Red List (May, 2011)
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CITES (May, 2011)
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