Cauliflower coral
A species of Cauliflower corals Scientific name : Pocillopora damicornis Genus : Cauliflower corals
Cauliflower coral, A species of Cauliflower corals
Botanical name: Pocillopora damicornis
Genus: Cauliflower corals
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Description
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Description
P. damicornis is a colonial coral and can grow into clumps up to 30 cm (12 in) high. It is distinguishable from other members of the genus by the verrucae (wart-like growths) on its surface being more irregularly arranged. It is more branched than the otherwise similar P. verrucosa. Its form varies according to its habitat and is more open and branched in calm positions and more compact on the upper parts of reefs where water movement is greater. Its colour varies and may be greenish, pink, yellowish-brown or pale brown.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Cnidarians Class
Sea anemones and corals Order
Hard corals Family
Pocilloporidae Genus
Cauliflower corals Species
Cauliflower coral 
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