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Oxypora

Oxypora is a genus of large polyp stony corals. Members of this genus are colonial corals and are generally foliaceous.

They usually have very thin leaves. Majority are native to the Indo-Pacific and are sometimes found in reef aquariums.

Genera

The World Register of Marine Species lists the following species:

  • Oxypora convoluta <small> Veron, 2000</small>
  • Oxypora crassispinosa <small> Nemenzo, 1979</small>
  • Oxypora egyptensis <small> Veron, 2000</small>
  • Oxypora glabra <small> Nemenzo, 1959</small>
  • Oxypora lacera <small> (Verrill, 1864)</small>

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