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not Porites; polyps too "frilly" and largeThe middle pic is a Sanddollar Porites Coral…not sure about the other two.
not Bernardpora; polyps/corallites too large and calices too deepClosed Gonipora/ Bernardopora
Which is why I said either Gonipora/ Bernardopora and I'll stick with either being a possibly.not Porites; polyps too "frilly" and large
not Bernardpora; polyps/corallites too large and calices too deep
The reason I say porties, is I have a porties coral that looks just like it….but I’m no expert, that’s just what I thought it wasnot Porites; polyps too "frilly" and large
not Bernardpora; polyps/corallites too large and calices too deep
If the polyp is closed, then yes (partially.Which is why I said either Gonipora/ Bernardopora and I'll stick with either being a possibly.
Im not sure how you are able to see the depth of calices in the pic considering they are filled with living tissue?
Usually only refer to that morphological trait when examining bare skeletons of most LPS corals ?
Porites has much smaller corallites that are compacted closer together; the polyps are also not fully extended.The reason I say porties, is I have a porties coral that looks just like it….but I’m no expert, that’s just what I thought it was
If the polyp is closed, then yes (partially)
Would you guys like an updated pic? The coral has extended its polyps.I don't see how you would be able to judge their depth conclusively from the above picture, but you must have better vision than me.
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When the polyp is fully closed, the coenosarc and calice are exposed. You can judge the calice relief by how far the polyp is sunken into the corallte. Bernardpora (if you look at the holotype) has a very shallow calice relief and very porites-like corallites, filled with pali.I don't see how you would be able to judge their depth conclusively from the above picture, but you must have better vision than me.
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