Caulastraea

<i>Caulastraea</i>

Caulastraea

Genus of corals

Caulastraea is a genus of stony corals in the family Merulinidae.[1] Species of Caulastraea are commonly found in the aquarium trade under the names candy cane coral or trumpet coral.

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Species

The following species are currently recognized:[1]

  • Caulastraea connata (Ortmann, 1892)
  • Caulastraea curvata Wijsman-Best, 1972
  • Caulastraea echinulata (M. Edwards & Haime, 1849)
  • Caulastraea furcata Dana, 1846
  • Caulastraea tumida Matthai, 1928
  • At Birdworld, England
  • A colony in captivity
  • Feeder tentacles extended

References

  1. [1]
    "Caulastraea". World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). Retrieved 2015-05-03.


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