Agaricia
Agaricia is a genus of stony corals belonging to the family Agariciidae. These corals are commonly known as leafy or sunflower corals due to their flattened, leaf-like or plate-like structures, which can grow in large colonies. Species within the Agaricia genus are found in the shallow waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. They are characterized by their thin, fragile skeletons, often forming overlapping plates or fronds that can reach considerable size.
The morphology of Agaricia corals can vary significantly between species and even within the same colony, influenced
Agaricia corals are important reef-builders in their native habitats, contributing to the structural complexity of coral