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cauliflower coral

Pocillopora elegans

Classification

Pocillopora is a genus of stony corals in the family Pocilloporidae occurring in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are commonly called cauliflower corals and brush corals. Description Cauliflower corals are widespread and can be identified by the presence of wart-like growths on their surface.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Mexico · 2