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Scientific Name: Pavona gigantea (Verrill, 1869)
English Name: Not known
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known.
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Agariciidae
Description:
Colonies take on a massive form. Corallites exhibit thick walls and clear delineation. Septo-costae are organized into two less defined orders. Columellae are prominently developed. During the day, tentacles extend, imparting a furry appearance to the colonies. The color palette includes green, grey and brown.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Saint Martin’s Island
Environment:
Marine
Main References:
Haider SMB, Islam MT, Atiya MSI & Mahbub-E-Kibria M (2022) Present scenario of coral diversity at Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 10(3): 01-15.
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