Leptoria Explained

Leptoria is a genus of stony corals in the family Merulinidae. Members of this genus are known as brain corals or closed brain corals. They are native to the Indo-Pacific region and their ranges extend from the Red Sea through the Indian Ocean as far as Japan and the South Central Pacific Ocean.[1]

Characteristics

Colonies are massive and the corallites are meandroid (in meandering valleys on the surface of the coral). The septa are neatly arranged like rungs on a ladder.[1]

Species

The following species are currently recognized by the World Register of Marine Species :

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sprung, Julian . Corals: A quick reference guide . 1999 . Ricordea Publishing . 1-883693-09-8 . 114 .