Biology:Trachyphylliidae
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| Trachyphyllia | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Cnidaria |
| Class: | Hexacorallia |
| Order: | Scleractinia |
| Family: | Trachyphylliidae |
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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.
References
- ↑ 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
Wikidata ☰ Q7831406 entry
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