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Bowl Coral

Halomitra pileus

Classification

Family
Fungiidae

Halomitra is a genus of stony corals within the family Fungiidae, commonly known as mushroom corals. Unlike many reef-building corals that are fixed and colonial, Halomitra species are typically solitary and free-living, meaning they are not permanently attached to the reef substrate. Instead, they rest on sandy or rubble seabeds and exhibit limited movement.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 3France · 1United Kingdom · 1