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Growth Form:
Lobophyllia corals can grow into hemispherical or flattened mounds, sometimes forming large, composite colonies.
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Corallites:
They have prominent corallites, which are the stony cups that house the individual polyps. These can be either phaceloid (tubular and growing from a common base) or flabello-meandroid (arranged in valleys).
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Polyps:
The polyps are large and fleshy, with a thick mantle that often obscures the underlying corallite structure.
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Septa:
Each corallite contains septa, which are vertical blades that have sharp, tooth-like projections.
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Coloration:
Lobophyllia corals exhibit a wide range of colors, including shades of gray, pink, violet, and yellowish-brown, sometimes with contrasting patterns.
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Habitat:
They are found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific, from shallow reef slopes to deeper areas.
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Aquarium Keeping:
Lobophyllia corals are moderately challenging to keep in aquariums and are considered a popular choice for reef tanks.
