Coralpedia - Diploria clivosa - Warwick
WEBDiploria clivosa. (Ellis 1786) The genus name of both Diploria clivosa and Diploria strigosa is called Pseudodiploria Fukami, Budd, & Knowlton by many, which distinguishes it from the clearly different Diploria labyrinthiformis. A brain coral, with long meandering valleys.
See results only from coralpedia.bio.warwick.ac.ukDiploria Strigosa
The genus name of both Diploria clivosa and Diploria strigosa is called …
Diploria Labyrinthiformis
A brain coral, unmistakable because of its ’double-valley’ character. This double …
Madracis Pharensis
Colonies are mainly encrusting, with small, lumpy projections, not branched. It …
Meandrina Meandrites
A classic brain coral, forming hemispheres which may reach 1 m across, though …
Antipathes Caribbeana
This grows in large bushy colonies which frequently exceed 1 m tall. Commonly …
Eunicea Palmeri
This Eunicea has long, slender branches, tending to appear straggly. Colonies are …
Corals of the World
WEBDiploria clivosa. (Ellis and Solander, 1786) Characters: Colonies are massive (especially in shallow water) or encrusting. The surface is usually irregular, with sinuous valleys 4-8 millimetres wide. Columellae are well developed although interlinked. Ambulacral grooves, if present, are fine. Colour: Greys and browns, usually with walls and ...
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The knobby brain coral is a massive coral that either forms hemispherical domes or, particularly in areas of high wave action, forms plates and encrusts the seabed. It can grow to a diameter of about 1.3 metres (4 ft 3 in). The surface of the dome usually has a number of bulges or knobs but this species is not easy to distinguish from the symmetrical brain coral which tends to have a smoother outline. The surface consists of sharply delineated, convoluted ridges with valleys in b…
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Caribbean Coral Diaries: Pseudodiploria clivosa - Reef Builders
WEBJul 3, 2017 · Psuedodiploria clivosa, the Knobby Brain Coral, is the third and final species of Diploria brain coral found in the Caribbean. P. clivosa has the thinnest ridges of all three species which grow in a tightly woven pattern.
Pseudodiploria clivosa, Knobby brain coral
WEBMembers of the class Anthozoa are either gonochoric or hermaphroditic. Mature gametes are shed into the coelenteron and spawned through the mouth. Life cycle: The zygote develops into a planktonic planula larva. Metamorphosis begins with early morphogenesis of tentacles, septa and pharynx before larval settlement on the aboral end.
Diploria clivosa (Ellis & Solander, 1786) - GBIF
WEBDiploria clivosa (Ellis & Solander, 1786) Common names Knobby brain coarl in language. knobby brain coarl in English knobby brain coral in English knobby brain coral in English Knotige Hirnkoralle in German knobbed brain coral in English knobby brain coarl in English
Interactive Guide to Caribbean Diving: Diploria clivosa
WEBDiploria clivosa. Description; Classification; Nomenclature; Literature; Classification (master taxon) [(master rank)] Animalia [kingdom] Cnidaria [phylum] Anthozoa ...
Knobby Brain Coral - Diploria clivosa - Stony Corals
WEBFlorent's Guide To The Caribbean Reefs - Knobby Brain Coral - Diploria clivosa - Stony Corals - - Stony Corals - Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida -
Diploria clivosa - Corals of the World
WEBDiploria clivosa (Ellis and Solander, 1786) Diploria Milne Edwards and Haime, 1848
Diploria clivosa (Ellis and Solander, 1786)
WEBDiploria clivosa (Ellis and Solander, 1786) Synonymy: Holotype: lost . Morphologic Description: Meander series sinuosity: gently curved Colony size: large (>30cm) Attachment of skeleton: attached Epitheca: absent …
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