Goniastrea is a genus of stony corals in the family Merulinidae. Species belonging to the genus Goniastrea forms massive colonies, usually spherical or elongate, with well developed paliform lobes. Polyps can be seen only at night.[1]

Goniastrea
Goniastrea retiformis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Cnidaria
Class: Hexacorallia
Order: Scleractinia
Family: Merulinidae
Genus: Goniastrea
Milne-Edwards & Haime, 1848
Synonyms
  • Goniastraea Milne Edwards & Haime, 1848 [lapsus]

Species

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The following species are currently recognized by the World Register of Marine Species :

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