Scalloped Coral [Lithophyllon scabra]
Description
Lithophyllon scabra, also known as Scalloped Coral, is a species of stony coral found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species is characterized by its distinct scalloped edges and a rough, irregular surface. It is a solitary coral that prefers to live in the lower reef slopes.
Where To See Scalloped Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Mushroom Corals
Fungiidae
|
| Genus |
Encrusting Fungia
Lithophyllon
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