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Scientific Name: Mussismilia braziliensis (Verrill, 1868)
English Name: Not known
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known.
Photo: CORALS of the World
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Faviidae
Description:
Colonies typically develop into substantial structures, often shaping extensive domes on the summits of reefs. The corallites exhibit a cerioid structure, tightly packed, displaying irregular shapes and measuring 8-10 millimeters in diameter. The septa in living colonies are adorned with rounded, bead-like dentations. The coloration varies, presenting combinations of blue-grey, green and yellow.
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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