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Scientific Name: Duncanopsammia peltata (Esper, 1794)
Synonym: Turbinaria peltata (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Pagoda coral
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known.
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Dendrophylliidae
Description:
Colonies typically consist of flat laminae that frequently create overlapping tiers with occasional columnar formations. Their size can span several meters in width. The corallites, which are typically immersed to tubular, have an average diameter of 6 millimeters. The polyps are sizable and their tentacles are generally extended during daylight hours. The prevalent colors are typically shades of grey or 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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