Symphyllia and Lobophyllia

[raoul]

Can someone please tell me what the biggest differences are between the two?

We got one or the other today I think, but I'd like to know which one It was sold to us as symphillia, I'll probably post pics tomorrow. Just wondering what to look for.

TIA!

 

[raoul]

here's a pic of our latest addition.

Still wondering what the biggest difference between the two is

 

[reefensis]

I think what I use as a reference is from Robert Fenner at wetwebmedia

http://wetwebmedia.com/mussids3.htm

He stated that the coralites of lobos are separated from each other but the Symphyllia's coralites are connnected and form continuous valleys. So, your is a symphyllia.

I look at lobos and symphyllia from the coralsearch site and noticed difference features between the two that Bob stated.

 

[raoul]

Thank you
How would I get to the coral search site? is it just coralsearch . com?

Thank you again

 

[danch]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10211907#post10211907 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raoul
Thank you
How would I get to the coral search site? is it just coralsearch . com?

Thank you again

There's a link at the top of the bibliography at the page he pointed you at.

 

[raoul]

I'll check that out, thanks!