species: Euphyllia cristata in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Euphyllia cristata


©Anne: Euphyllia cristata at Lizard Island. Polyps are up to 40 mm diameter.

©Anne: Polyp detail of Euphyllia cristata at Lizard Island

©Anne: Polyp detail of Euphyllia cristata at Lizard Island

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Cnidaria
Class Anthozoa
Order Scleractinia
Family Caryophylliidae
Genus Euphyllia
Species Euphyllia cristata
Status vulnerable

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Local abundance

  • Lizard Island: Rare but conspicuous

Web resources

References

  • Veron, J.E.N. (2000). Corals of the World Australian Institute of Marine Science, Townsville.