Common name: Mountainous Star Coral

Montastraea, commonly known as Mountainous Star Coral or Boulder Star Coral, is a genus of hard corals that form massive, dome-shaped structures in reef environments. These corals are known for their large polyps and star-shaped corallites. Montastraea species are important reef builders and provide habitat for a myriad of marine life. They exhibit a range of colors, often brown or green, and may have fluorescent pigments. These corals are symbiotic with zooxanthellae, which aid in their nutrition through photosynthesis. Montastraea is sensitive to water quality and requires stable conditions to thrive.

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   Common name: boulder star coral

   Scientific name: Montastraea annularis
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   Common name: great star coral

   Scientific name: Montastraea cavernosa
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   Common name: False knob coral

   Scientific name: Montastraea curta