fungia

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Noun fungia has 1 sense

Fungia, genus Fungia - mushroom corals
--₁ is a kind of coelenterate genus
--₁ is a member of Madreporaria, order Madreporaria

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Fungia

Definition:

Fungia is a genus of solitary stony corals that belong to the family Fungiidae. These corals are commonly found in tropical and subtropical waters and are known for their disc-like shape and beautiful coloration.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A solitary stony coral with a disc-like shape.

Example sentence: The fungia coral can be found in various vibrant shades of red, orange, and purple.

Sense 2:

The genus of corals comprising the fungia species.

Example sentence: Fungia corals are known for their ability to retract their tentacles for protection.

Sense 3:

Popular or local use:

Fungia is a popular term used among reef enthusiasts and scuba divers to refer to various species of disc-shaped corals.

Example sentence: The underwater photography book beautifully captures the breathtaking diversity of fungia corals.