''Blastomussa'' is a

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of large polyp stony corals. It is unclear in which

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this genus belongs. Members of this genus are sometimes found in reef aquariums.

Species

The

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recognises the following species: *''

Blastomussa loyae ''Blastomussa'' is a genus of large polyp Scleractinia, stony corals. It is unclear in which Family (biology), family this genus belongs. Members of this genus are sometimes found in reef aquariums. Species The World Register of Marine Species r ...

'' Head, 1978 *''

Blastomussa merleti ''Blastomussa merleti'', commonly known as pineapple coral, is a species of large polyp stony coral. It is unclear in which family the genus '' Blastomussa'' belongs. This coral is native to the west and central Indo-Pacific region and is someti ...

'' (Wells, 1961) *'' Blastomussa omanensis'' (Sheppard & Sheppard, 1991) *'' Blastomussa simplicitexta'' (Umbgrove, 1942) † *'' Blastomussa vivida'' Benzoni, Arrigoni & Hoeksema, 2014 *''

Blastomussa wellsi ''Blastomussa wellsi'' is a species of large polyp stony coral. It is unclear in which family the genus '' Blastomussa'' belongs. This coral is found in the west and central Indo-Pacific region. Description A colony of ''Blastomussa wellsi'' co ...

'' Wijsman-Best, 1973

References

External links

ReefCorner Database Entry - Blastomussa merleti
Scleractinia genera {{Scleractinia-stub