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Fungia

Fungia

9.9
A flat, round coral that lives alone on reefs in warm seas near Asia and Australia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Fungia coral is known for its unique disc-like shape.

Examples

  • The reef was home to a diverse range of corals, including several Fungia species.

  • Marine biologists study Fungia to understand coral regeneration.

  • Individual polyps of Fungia can survive after separating from the main disc.

  • Many divers love to explore Fungia habitats.

  • The reef was home to a diverse range of corals, including several Fungia species.

  • Marine biologists study Fungia to understand coral regeneration.

  • The Fungia coral is known for its unique disc-like shape.

Synonyms

mushroom coral
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  • Specialized
7.5

A hard coral with a flat, round body that usually sits alone on the sea floor

is a specific genus found in Indo-Pacific reefs rather than the general group

Surface Forms

Fungia singular
Fungias plural

Etymology

Fungia comes from the Latin word fungus, meaning 'mushroom', plus the scientific ending -ia. These corals are flat and round like a small mushroom, so the name helps you remember they are the 'mushroom' corals.