Polychotomous Identification Key
for common Florida zooxanthellate corals

Step 1

1. Colony surface pierced with fine pinholes. No distinct septa.

• YES. The specimen is Millepora alcicornis. These are the common stinging corals, or fire corals.
• Colony composed of one or more corallites with septa.

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Last updated on October 24, 1996-afb.