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Scientific Name: Coelastrea aspera (Verrill, 1866)
English Name: Not known
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known.
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Merulinidae
Description:
Colonies exhibit a massive to encrusting growth form. The corallites are characterized by angular shapes and thick walls. Long and short septa typically alternate within them. In colonies from turbid waters, well-developed paliform lobes are present while colonies from exposed habitats may lack them. The prevalent color is usually a pale brown with corallite centers often appearing cream-colored.
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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