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Coral Genus of the Family Pocilloporidae.

The second largest contributor to reef formations, corals of the family Pocilloporidae are found primarily in deeper waters. Of all the genus of this coral family, only Madracis are found in the reefs of the Atlantic as well as the Pacific oceans. Many of these corals exemplify the finger and branching morphologies. One of the most popular SPS corals readily available to the reef aquarium hobby currently is the 'Bird's Nest Coral" (Seriatopora Hystrix), which forms thin branches and is often found in bright pink and green colorations.

Coral Genus of the Family Pocilloporidae include:

> Madracis
> Palauastrea
> Pocillopora
> Seriatopora
> Stylophora

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