Mycetophyllia

Mycetophyllia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Cnidaria
Class:	Hexacorallia
Order:	Scleractinia
Family:	Mussidae
Genus:	Mycetophyllia; Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1848
Species
	See text

Mycetophyllia is a genus of stony corals in the family Mussidae, commonly known as ridged cactus corals. Members of this genus are native to the Caribbean area. They are zooxanthellate species and are sometimes kept in reef aquaria.^[2]

Characteristics[]

These corals form flat discs or low encrusting mounds with scalloped edges. They have low ridges which run around the edges of the colony and radially towards the centre. They are typically shades of grey or brown, but may also be reddish or green, or have contrasting colours.^[2]

Species[]

The World Register of Marine Species includes the following species in the genus:^[1]

Wells, 1973
Milne Edwards & Haime, 1849
Wells, 1973
Milne Edwards & Haime, 1848
Wells, 1973

References[]

^ ^a ^b ^c Hoeksema, Bert (2013). "Mycetophyllia Milne Edwards & Haime, 1848". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
^ ^a ^b Sprung, Julian (1999). Corals: A quick reference guide. Ricordea Publishing. pp. 137–139. ISBN 1-883693-09-8.

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[WoRMS-1] Hoeksema, Bert (2013). "Mycetophyllia Milne Edwards & Haime, 1848". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2015-04-23.

[Sprung-2] Sprung, Julian (1999). Corals: A quick reference guide. Ricordea Publishing. pp. 137–139. ISBN 1-883693-09-8.

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