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Euphyllia baliensis

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Euphyllia baliensis, commonly known as bubble coral, is a species of large-polyped stony coral belonging to the family Euphylliidae.

Description

It is best distinguished from other members of the genus Euphyllia by its "comparatively very small corallites (averaging 3 mm diameter) and much shorter, thinner, lightly calcified branches."[1]

Distribution & habitat

It can be found at depths of 27 to 37 meters off the central eastern coast of Bali, Indonesia. The species has not been reported from any other locality.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Turak, E.; Devantier, L.; Erdmann, M. (2012). "Euphyllia baliensis sp. nov. (Cnidaria: Anthozoa: Scleractinia: Euphylliidae): A new species of reef coral from Indonesia". Zootaxa. Auckland, New Zealand: Magnolia Press. 3422: 52. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3422.1.3. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
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Euphyllia baliensis: Brief Summary

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Euphyllia baliensis, commonly known as bubble coral, is a species of large-polyped stony coral belonging to the family Euphylliidae.

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