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Lobophyllia costata

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Lobophyllia costata, common name lobed cactus coral, is a species of large polyp stony coral in the family Lobophylliidae. [2]

Distribution

This species is present in the Indo-Pacific. [3]

Habitat

These tropical reef-associated corals can be found in the upper reef slopes and in the lagoonsat a depth of 3–25 m. [4][5]

References

  1. ^ Dana, J.D. (1846-1849). Zoophytes. United States Exploring Expedition during the years 1838-1842. Lea and Blanchard, Philadelphia
  2. ^ WoRMS
  3. ^ Bisby F.A., Roskov Y.R., Orrell T.M., Nicolson D., Paglinawan L.E., Bailly N., Kirk P.M., Bourgoin T., Baillargeon G., Ouvrard D.Catalogue of life Catalogue of Life
  4. ^ Sealife Base
  5. ^ Reeflex

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Lobophyllia costata: Brief Summary

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Lobophyllia costata, common name lobed cactus coral, is a species of large polyp stony coral in the family Lobophylliidae.

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Biology

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Reference

van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).

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