Genus Fungia (Noun)
Meaning
A genus comprising the usual mushroom corals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The coral genus Fungia consists of mushroom corals with distinct features such as flat and disc-like bodies.
- The term genus Fungia has been applied to over a dozen coral species across various taxonomic studies.
- Many mushroom corals from the genus Fungia possess intricate color patterns on their flat upper surfaces.
- Due to environmental stress, certain coral species from the genus Fungia exhibit decreased resistance to diseases.
- Studies of genus Fungia indicate significant adaptation among these corals in adjusting to variable aquatic conditions.