Merulinidae

Merulinidae (Merulinidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 16 genuss with 57 known species. Key genus groups include Boninastrea, Caulastraea, Cyphastrea, Dipsastraea, Echinopora, and Favites. Among its members, 10 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Scleractinia (Scleractinia).