Echinophyllia aspera, commonly known as the Chalice coral, is a species of large polyp stony corals in the family Lobophylliidae. It is a colonial coral which is partly encrusting and partly forms laminate plates or tiers. It is native to the western and central Indo-Pacific.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Flat Lettuce Coral being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Oxypora lacera
- Mycedium elephantotus
- Echinopora hirsutissima
- Hydnophora exesa
- Echinopora gemmacea
- Mycedium robokaki
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Cnidaria
- Class
- Anthozoa
- Order
- Scleractinia
- Family
- Lobophylliidae
- Genus
- Echinophyllia
- Species
- Echinophyllia aspera
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