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Scientific Name: Micromussa lordhowensis (Veron and Pichon, 1982)
Synonym: Acanthastrea lordhowensis (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Closed brain coral
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known.
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Lobophylliidae
Description:
The colonies are solid and cerioid in structure, featuring laterally compressed corallites of varying heights. The walls of the corallites are sharp, and the septa are thick, with prominent teeth. Columellae are set deep within and may be poorly developed. These colonies possess a thick, fleshy covering adorned with delicate papillae.
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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