What is another word for Genus Fungia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs fˈʌŋɡiə] (IPA) 
Genus Fungia is a type of coral that belongs to the family Fungiidae. It is commonly referred to as plate coral due to its flat, circular shape. Some synonyms for Genus Fungia include mushroom coral, disk coral, and plate coral. Mushroom coral refers to the rounded, dome-like appearance of the coral's polyps. Disk coral describes the circular shape of the coral's skeleton. Plate coral is used due to the large, flat surface of the coral's structure. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to refer to the same species of coral and are helpful in identifying and classifying different types of corals found in the ocean.
