Indonesian donut coral

Cynarina macassarensis

Taksonomi

Kingdom: Animalia 

Phylum: Cnidaria 

Class: Hexacorallia 

Order: Scleractinia

Family: Lobophyllidae

Genus: Cynarina

Habitat & Distribution :  Indo-Pacific Ocean, mostly in Indonesia

Diet : Photosynthesis from zooxanthellae 

Size: up to 20 cm diameter

Lifespan: 10 years 

Description

They are characterized by thick, broad septa, a compact columella, and can grow up to 45 mm in diameter

Reproduction

They are mainly asexual and reproduce by budding but are also able to reproduce sexually

Communication

Like most corals, they communicate using chemical cues

Predators

Angelfish, butterfly fish, sea snails, sea stars