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Scientific Name: Stylophora pistillata (Esper, 1792)
English Name: Smooth cauliflower coral
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known.
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Anthozoa
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Pocilloporidae
Description:
A branching coral, reaching a diameter of up to 50 cm, exhibits smooth and rounded branches emanating from a shared point of origin. Each corallite features a small half-hood on one side. The species displays significant variability in branch thickness, influenced by depth and exposure level. Delicate forms are prevalent in deeper and more sheltered ecosystems.
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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