Coeloseris (Label)

Coeloseris

Name: Coeloseris
Functional Group: Hard coral
Default Short Code: Coeloseris
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Popularity:
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Stats: Used in 69 sources
        and for 327 annotations

Calcification rate data:

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Rates are in units of kg CaCO₃ m^-2 yr^-1. A rate above 0 means that the label's presence contributes to positive carbonate production (i.e., calcification). A rate below 0 means that the label's presence contributes to negative carbonate production (i.e., bioerosion).

CoralNet's calcification rates are derived from ReefBudget's data.

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Description:

Genus with one recognised species: Coeloseris mayeri

Colonies are massive, either rounded or hillocky. Corallites are cerioid, without columellae and with neatly arranged (almost Siderastrea-like) septo-costae. Septo-costae are joined at the top of the walls. Tentacles are extended only at night. Colour: Pale green, yellow or brown, usually with darker calices.
Habitat: Shallow upper reef slopes and lagoons.
Abundance: Uncommon.
For more information see: https://coral.aims.gov.au/info/structure-colony.jsp https://coral.aims.gov.au/info/factsheets.jsp

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Create Date: Oct. 3, 2018, 4:04 a.m.

Created By: Chico

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