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Scientific Name: Paragoniastrea deformis (Veron, 1990)
Synonym: Goniastrea deformis (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Not known
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known.
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Merulinidae
Description:
The colonies display an encrusting to massive structure, featuring irregular corallites that can reach up to 9 millimeters in diameter. Septa exhibit large teeth and granulated sides. Paliform lobes are typically well developed and there are instances of ‘groove and tubercle’ formations. The prevailing coloration is dark, often in shades of reddish-brown, with oral discs appearing paler.
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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