Leptoseris is a genus of corals belonging to the family Agariciidae.[1]
The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution.[1] Leptoseris corals are found all over tropical waters in the Indo-Pacific ocean and over a range of depths but mainly the mesophotic zones. Leptoseris can be observed at depths ranging from shallow to extreme depths (over 100m).
They have a mutualistic relationship with microalgae called Symbiodinium that gives them the flexibility of photo-acclimatization and photoadaptation to the varying depths.
Species
This genus holds the following species:[1]
- Leptoseris Kalaanensis Licuanan, W.Y.; Aliño, 2009
- Leptoseris hawaiiensis
- Leptoseris scaraba
- Leptoseris alternans Gerth, 1923
- Leptoseris amitoriensis Veron, 1990
References
- ^ a b c "Leptoseris Milne Edwards & Haime, 1849". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
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