Zarinah Waheed, Francesca Benzoni, Sancia E. T. van der Meij, Tullia Isotta Terraneo, Bert W. Hoeksema
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(Nemenzo, 1955)
“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World"
Characters: Polyps are elongate, up to 200 mm long with irregular sides. They are thick and heavy and usually have a central arch and long axial furrow. Most septa extend from the mouth to the perimeter. Peripheral mouths are sometimes formed.
Colour: Dark brown or reddish.
Similar Species:
Fungia taiwanensis is less thick and has a relatively short axial furrow. Fungia seychellensis does not have an irregular shape nor peripheral mouths. See also Ctenactis echinata.
Habitat: Reef habitats.
Abundance: Uncommon
Source: Corals of the World
Synonyme:
Fungia (Pleuractis) gravis Nemenzo, 1955
Fungia gravis Nemenzo, 1955
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Cnidaria (Phylum) > Anthozoa (Class) > Hexacorallia (Subclass) > Scleractinia (Order) > Fungiidae (Family) > Pleuractis (Genus) > Pleuractis gravis (Species)
“From Veron, J.E.N. Corals of the World"
Characters: Polyps are elongate, up to 200 mm long with irregular sides. They are thick and heavy and usually have a central arch and long axial furrow. Most septa extend from the mouth to the perimeter. Peripheral mouths are sometimes formed.
Colour: Dark brown or reddish.
Similar Species:
Fungia taiwanensis is less thick and has a relatively short axial furrow. Fungia seychellensis does not have an irregular shape nor peripheral mouths. See also Ctenactis echinata.
Habitat: Reef habitats.
Abundance: Uncommon
Source: Corals of the World
Synonyme:
Fungia (Pleuractis) gravis Nemenzo, 1955
Fungia gravis Nemenzo, 1955
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Cnidaria (Phylum) > Anthozoa (Class) > Hexacorallia (Subclass) > Scleractinia (Order) > Fungiidae (Family) > Pleuractis (Genus) > Pleuractis gravis (Species)
