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Fragile Saucer Coral

Agaricia fragilis Dana 1848

Brief Summary

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Corals in this genus have several different forms but are usually massive, leaf-like or plate-like. Members of the genus are distinguished from other corals by having no walls to thecorallitesbut having clearly delineated septocostae that connect each corallite to its neighbours. This type of coral looks like a fragile saucer or a delicate leaf.

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Biology

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Reference

van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).

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