''Polyphyllia'' is a genus of
cnidarians
Cnidaria ( ) is a phylum under kingdom Animalia containing over 11,000 species of aquatic invertebrates found both in fresh water, freshwater and marine environments (predominantly the latter), including jellyfish, hydroid (zoology), hydroids, ...
belonging to the family
Fungiidae
The Fungiidae () are a family of Cnidaria, commonly known as mushroom corals or plate corals. The family contains thirteen extant genera. They range from solitary corals to colonial species. Some genera such as '' Cycloseris'' and '' Fungia'' a ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Indian and Pacific Ocean.
Species:
*''
Polyphyllia novaehiberniae''
*''
Polyphyllia talpina''
References
Fungiidae
Scleractinia genera
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