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Scientific Name: Lobophyllia hemprichii (Ehrenberg, 1834)
English Name: Largebrain root coral
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known.
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Lobophylliidae
Description:
Structure: Ranges from a flat to hemispherical shape, potentially surpassing a diameter of 5 meters; exhibits a phaceloid to flabello-meandroid formation with valleys that irregularly divide. Fusion of multiple colonies with varied colors and textures in the polyp mantle can create a unified composite stand. Septa: Thickness gradually diminishes from the wall to the columella, featuring tall, sharp teeth. Polyps: Retracted state reveals thick and fleshy characteristics. Mantles can be either smooth or rough. Color: Displays uniform hues or incorporates two or more concentric colors around mouths or valley walls; corallites within the same colony share consistent coloration.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Saint Martin’s Island
Environment:
Marine
Main References:
Gazi MY, Mowsumi TJ, Ahmed MK (2020) Detection of Coral Reefs Degradation using Geospatial Techniques around Saint Martin’s Island, Bay of Bengal. Ocean Science Journal, 55(3): 419−431.
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