Fungia
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Taxonavigation
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Introduction
Commonly referred to as Plate Coral.
Characteristics
Classificiation
The Fungia genus is divived into four groups[1]:
- Group 1: large septal teeth
- Group 2: saw-like teeth usually with a central rib
- Group 3: middle sized rounded teeth
- Group 4: distinctly non-circular polyp discs
A previous classification of the Fungia genus was based on sub genera[2]:
- Fungia (Ctenactis) -
- Fungia (Danafungia) -
- Fungia (Fungia) -
- Fungia (Pleuractis) -
- Fungia (Verrillofungia) -
Gallery
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Colony showing budding of new polyps / colonies
Resources
- PAM Fluorometer Experiments - Part I: Effects of Metal Halide Lamp Spectral Qualities on Zooxanthellae Photosynthesis in Photoacclimated Fungia Corals: The Red Light Theory by Dana Riddle - Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine
- Unusual Stony Coral Propagation Techniques by Adam Cesnales and Steve Pro - Reefkeeping Magazine
References
- ↑ (Veron 2000): Veron, J.E.N., Corals of the world, Australian Institute of Marine Science: Townsville, 2000.
- ↑ (Veron 1986): Veron, J.E.N., Corals of Australia and the Indo-Pacific, Angus & Robertson: North Ryde, 1986.
