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Trachyphylliidae

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Trachyphylliidae
Trachyphyllia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Hexacorallia
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Trachyphylliidae
Genera
    (incomplete list)

Trachyphylliidae is a family of large polyp stony corals. Members of this family are sometimes found in reef aquariums. The family is separated from the Faviidae by growth form and by the presence of large paliform lobes and fine teeth on the septa. Related families are Faviidae and Merulinidae.

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References

  1. ^ WoRMS (2010). Scolymia. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=204384 on 2012-01-22
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