Smooth star coral - Image

Smooth star coral - Solenastrea bournoni

Colony massive, irregular mound-shaped, with a bumpy surface; diameter of colony 45 cm. Cream to light tan; extended polyps light tan to brown. Corallites 2-2.5 mm in diameter. Rims protrude noticeably from the surface of the colony, giving a blistering appearance. Columella trabecular. Found on reefs from shallow depths down to 20 meters.


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Smooth star coral - Solenastrea bournoni

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Uploaded on July 14, 2022


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Creation Date: 2016:11:10 19:51:25
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