Difference of Montis?

[legendary]

What is the difference between montipora setosa capricornis, digitata, and any other monti that I forgot to add? I figure that monti cap has the typical plating look to it and the digitata branches, but what about the rest?

 

[jservedio]

They are all different species with different growth forms. Some plate, some branch, some encrust, some scroll, some are massive, and some have a combination of all of the above (like confusa or undata).

Montipora is just as diverse in growth patterns and coloration as Acropora.

 

[evolved]

Here's a link you can get lost in for hours: Corals of the World - All Factsheets

Scroll down the to Montipora genus and you'll see all the recognized species and info on each.

 

[GHill762]

Here's a link you can get lost in for hours: Corals of the World - All Factsheets

you speak the truth.. I was on that site the other day and before I knew it 2 hours had passed.. you gotta be careful going on that site :bigsmile: