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Scientific Name: Platygyra daedalea (Ellis & Solander, 1786)
English Name: Brain coral
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known.
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Merulinidae
Description:
Colonies typically exhibit a massive form, along with meandroid or submeandroid characteristics, featuring thick walls. The septa protrude outward and display a distinctively uneven or ragged appearance. Columellae are only weakly developed and the centers lack clear definition. Regarding coloration, these colonies are commonly vibrant often displaying brown walls and grey or green valleys.
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.
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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