Merulinidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Scleractinia, class Anthozoa. The family contains 26 accepted species worldwide.
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Hydnophora exesa (Pallas, 1766)
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Goniastrea stelligera (Dana, 1846)
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Merulinidae animals belong to the Scleractinia order in the Animalia kingdom. annularis is actually a complex of at least three distinct species: O. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Merulinidae is classified in the order Scleractinia, class Anthozoa, phylum Cnidaria. A distinct raised ridge called the columella runs through the centre of each valley.
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