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Mushroom coral
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A species of solitary mushroom coral in the family Fungiidae. It does not attach itself to rocks but lies on the ocean floor. Even when a wave turns it upside down, it can roll itself back to its original position.

 

Scientific name Fungia fungites
English name Mushroom coral
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