Branched Cup Coral [Blastomussa]
Description
Blastomussa forms branching, cup-like structures that can look like clusters of small bowls. Divers commonly notice the strong contrast between the smooth outer surfaces and the openings inside the cups, which can host tiny reef life and add depth to the scene.
Species
Short Polyp Pineapple Coral
Blastomussa merleti
Loyae Blastomussa
Blastomussa loyae
Omanensis Blastomussa
Blastomussa omanensis
Vivida Blastomussa
Blastomussa vivida
Branched Cup Coral
Blastomussa wellsi
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Plerogyra & Bubble Corals
Plerogyridae
|
Statistics
- Species 5