Is this a Nasuta?

[Brian Chong]

Is this a nasuta?

 

[Brian Chong]

Anybody? My friend says nasuta but it looks more like a cerealis because of the growth structure and spaces between the radial corallites.

 

[n8ureman]

I'm with you on it being a cerealis.

Here is the image from Vernon.
I agree that the coralites are too far apart, plus they do not appear to be nariform ( like an upside down nose) in shape. Either way awesome piece!!!

 

[Brian Chong]

the pics in the coral library look different for the same coral because of growth variations which almost make it impossible to know.

 

[Brian Chong]

Thanks N8tureman! I'm glad you agree with me