The
Fungiidae are a family of
Cnidaria, often known as
mushroom corals. The family contains thirteen
extant genera. They range from solitary corals to
colonial species. Some genera such as
Cycloseris and
Fungia are solitary organisms,
Polyphyllia consists of a single organism with multiple mouths, and
Ctenactis and
Herpolitha might be considered as solitary organisms with multiple mouths or a colony of individuals, each with its separate mouth.