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Diploria strigosa |
Distribution |
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Common brain coral |
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Gemeine Hirnkoralle |
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Hersenkoraal |
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Corail-cerveau commun |
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Coral cerebro liso |
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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 1 and 45 Meters
Very common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size of the colony : 180 cm Diameter of the polyp : 0 mm
The form of the animal can vary greatly
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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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
