The Scolymia Coral; Homophyllia australis & The Button Scolymia, Coral Reef Ecology & Taxonomy

The Scolymia Coral; Taxonomy of Homophyllia australis & Micromussa pacifica (The Button Scolymia)

I take a look a Scolymia Coral taxonomy. Examining the Most Recent Peer Reviewed Scientific articles on these fascinating Coral. I find out what family, genus and Species the Australian Scolymia and the Button Scolymia belong to through molecular genetic testing.

Some reference and readings

Yusuf, S., et al. (2019). Biogeography and Diversity of Lobophyllia, an Ornamental Coral Traded in the Coral Triangle. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 253, No. 1, p. 012030).

Arrigoni, R., et al. (2016). When forms meet genes: revision of the scleractinian genera Micromussa and Homophyllia (Lobophylliidae) with a description of two new species and one new genus. Contributions to Zoology, 85(4), 387-422.

Music:
Embrace by Sappheiros (Youtube CC)
Epic Heart (Youtube CC)

Ocean/Reef/Areal Footage: National Geographic.

This Video is for Educational Purpose.

Scientific analysis and data is ever evolving. New molecular and morphological data will continue to shape our understanding of the evolution of life on this planet. This video offers current Insight into the Scientific classification of the Scolymia Coral. Examining the corals native habitat and care in the home reef aquarium. I realized I keep saying family when I am meaning to say genus. this is because families are awesome, so you should all give your family a call and say, Hello! I hope you all enjoy this video.Maybe share it with your Families!