Montipora?

[angler man]

What is encrusting montipora? Is it like a coralline algae in the fact that it just spreads over the surface that it is placed on?
Cap Montipora? Is that those cup like corals that look really sweet?
Why are there so many different types of Montipora?

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by Angler man
http:///forum/post/2553170
What is encrusting montipora? Is it like a coralline algae in the fact that it just spreads over the surface that it is placed on?
Yes they spread outwards
Originally Posted by Angler man
http:///forum/post/2553170
Cap Montipora? Is that those cup like corals that look really sweet?
Yes the are sweet
Originally Posted by Angler man
http:///forum/post/2553170
Why are there so many different types of Montipora?
Your gonna have to ask GOD

 

[angler man]

LOL! I guess I'm confused on why so many different corals are lumped together as montipora.

 

[mx#28]

Originally Posted by Angler man
http:///forum/post/2553384
LOL! I guess I'm confused on why so many different corals are lumped together as montipora.
Montipora is a genus that has many different species. Same as Centropyge is a genus for the dwarf angelfish and there are a ton of them. The reason you often don't see them identified at the species level is likely because this can be extremely difficult - sometimes taking dissection to be sure.

 

[angler man]

Originally Posted by MX#28
http:///forum/post/2553437
Montipora is a genus that has many different species. Same as Centropyge is a genus for the dwarf angelfish and there are a ton of them. The reason you often don't see them identified at the species level is likely because this can be extremely difficult - sometimes taking dissection to be sure.

Thank you, that helps.