- Sinuous cactus coralIsophyllia sinuosa, also known as the sinuous cactus coral, is a species of stony coral in the family Mussidae1. It is found in shallow water in the tropical western Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea1. The coral forms massive colonies, usually fairly small, and has meandroid series with deep valleys2. The walls commonly have a thin groove along their tops, and the septa bear sharp spines2. The coral is usually a fairly dull greyish colour, or sometimes greenish, and polyps are fleshy2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Isophyllia sinuosa, the sinuous cactus coral, is a species of stony coral in the family Mussidae. It is found in shallow water in the tropical western Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isophyllia_sinuosaIsophyllia sinuosa (Ellis 1786) Brain coral, forming massive colonies, usually fairly small. Series are meandroid with deep valleys, and walls commonly have a thin groove along their tops. The septa bear sharp spines. It is usually a fairly dull greyish colour, or sometimes greenish, and polyps are fleshy.coralpedia.bio.warwick.ac.uk/en/corals/isophyllia_si…
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See all on WikipediaIsophyllia sinuosa, the sinuous cactus coral, is a species of stony coral in the family Mussidae. It is found in shallow water in the tropical western Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea. See more
Isophyllia sinuosa is a massive coral that forms hemispherical or dome-shaped mounds up to 20 cm (8 in) across. On the coral surface there … See more
At night, the polyps of Isophyllia sinuosa extend their tentacles to feed on zooplankton. This coral is a zooxanthellate species, which … See more
Isophyllia sinuosa is found in the tropical west Atlantic. Its range includes the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, southern Florida, the Lesser Antilles See more
Isophyllia sinuosa has a wide range but is generally an uncommon species. It is considered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species to be of "Least Concern" as its population is believed to be stable. It is prone to bleaching, when a coral expels its … See more
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WebIsophyllia sinuosa. Brain coral, forming massive colonies, usually fairly small. Series are meandroid with deep valleys, and walls commonly have a thin groove along their tops. The septa bear sharp spines. It is usually a …
Isophyllia sinuosa - Wikipedia
WebIsophyllia sinuosa is een rifkoralensoort uit de familie van de Mussidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd door Ellis & …
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WebColour: Usually light green, lavender or yellow, with valleys and walls of contrasting colours. Similar Species: Isophyllia rigida, which is monocentric or has short valleys and more …
Interactive Guide to Caribbean Diving: Isophyllia sinuosa
WebIsophyllia sinuosa (Ellis & Solander, 1786) Description: Colonies form oval to hemispherical domes, of 20 cm in diameter. Surface highly convoluted with fleshy ridges …
Isophyllia sinuosa, Sinuous cactus coral - sealifebase.ca
WebIsophyllia sinuosa (Ellis & Solander, 1786) Sinuous cactus coral Native range | All suitable habitat | Point map | Year 2050: This map was computer-generated and has not yet been …
UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO) - Isophyllia …
WebAug 21, 2023 · Isophyllia sinuosa (Ellis & Solander, 1786). Accessed at: https://www.marinespecies.org/urmo/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=216134 on 2023-08-21
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WebIsophyllia sinuosa is een rifkoralensoort uit de familie van de Mussidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd door Ellis & …
Description of the species I. sinuosa
WebIsophyllia sinuosa (Ellis and Solander, 1786). To view genus description click on image. CC species number = 163. Photograph: Scale bar is approx. 1 cm. Synonyms: None …
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