Pentapora is a small genus of bryozoans in the family Bitectiporidae.

Pentapora
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Bryozoa
Class: Gymnolaemata
Order: Cheilostomatida
Family: Bitectiporidae
Genus: Pentapora
Fischer, 1807
Rose coral is pictured in its natural undersea habitat.
Pentapora fascialis in Saint-Quay-Portrieux

Species

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The World Register of Marine Species lists the following species:[1]

References

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  1. ^ Bock, Phil (2020). "Pentapora Fischer, 1807". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 30 August 2020.