Porites deformis, a large stand of contorted branches
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3Stony coral (Porites deformis)
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Facts – Stony coral
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Cnidaria |
| Class | Anthozoa |
| Order | Scleractinia |
| Family | Poritidae |
| Genus | Porites (1) |
Status – Stony coral
Description – Stony coral
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IUCN Red List (May, 2011)
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CITES (May, 2011)
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Porites deformis, a large stand of contorted branches
© Charlie Veron / From Coral ID (Veron and Stafford-Smith, 2002)
Charlie (J.E.N) Veron
j.veron@coralreefresearch.com
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