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Montastrea cavernosa |
Distribution |
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Great star coral, Large star coral |
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Grosse Sternkoralle |
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Grof sterkoraal |
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Corail montagneux |
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Coral cavernoso |
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Corallo stellato caraibico |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 2 and 100 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 250 cm Diameter of the polyp : 15 mm
The animal can show variable colouring
Lives in partnership with algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is not irritant
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Aquarium enthusiasts.
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