Dendronephthya [Dendronephthya]
Description
Dendronephthya are soft corals known for their dense, bushy growth and often vivid coloration. Divers may see them as bright, tufted patches that can look like underwater flowers, especially when polyps are extended. They typically thrive in areas with consistent water movement that delivers plankton for feeding.
Species
Dendronephthya hemprichi
Dendronephthya hemprichi
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Octocorallians
Octocorallia
|
| Order |
Soft Corals (Malacalcyonacea)
Malacalcyonacea
|
| Family |
Soft Corals
Nephtheidae
|
Statistics
- Species 1