iklis
Iklys is a genus of coral in the family Siderastreidae, comprised of species commonly known as star corals. These marine invertebrates are predominantly found in reef environments across the Indo-Pacific region and the Caribbean. Characterized by their symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae called zooxanthellae, iklys play a vital role in reef building and maintenance.
Iklys typically exhibit a calcareous exoskeleton with a distinctive star-shaped pattern of ridges and valleys, which
These corals are filter feeders, capturing plankton and organic particles from the water, but their primary
Reproduction in iklys occurs through both asexual budding and sexual reproduction via spawning events, during which
Due to threats posed by climate change, overfishing, and habitat destruction, many ikly species are classified