Montastrea ??

Can someone tell me from this picture if this is Montastrea faveolata or M. annularis?

Thanks!

Hi Laz,

I'm betting on faveolata but that's based purely on the color which isn't a good indicator.

Cheers

James

Thanks, James. That was my guess based on its shape, but I just wanted to be absolutely sure. Any one else have any thoughts?

I'd go with M. faveolata too. But the big question is whether it is Montastrea or Montastraea! It is spelled both ways in the scientific literature!

Alex

Back in the days of paper and pencil I would have made the name almost illegible, mixing them up between the two, so the professor would have no choice but to give me the points in the exam. Damned word processors and elegant fonts!

Thanks for the help guys! I really appreciate it.