Caulastraea furcata
| Scientific name | Caulastraea furcata |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Dana |
| Year of description | 1846 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Merulinidae |
| Genus | Caulastraea |
Introduction
Caulastraea furcata is a little salt water cnidarian.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Size1 - 2 cm
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Size1 - 2 cm
How to recognize Caulastraea furcata ?
Caulastraea furcata measures between 1 and 2 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. This cnidarian is bicolore with a predominantly vert and marron body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilityliving in colonies
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Dietnot specified
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Way of livingdiurnal
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Larva typeplanula
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 40 m
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FlowSlow
Biotope presentation
Caulastraea furcata is most often found at a depth between 0m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Aurélien Calas
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