Cedros cup coral [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) cedrosensis]
Description
Cedros cup coral grows as small, attached cup structures that blend into rocky habitats until you get close. Divers may notice the individual cup openings and the fine, coral texture—an easy-to-miss detail that becomes fascinating at close range.
Where To See Cedros cup coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Balanophyllia
|
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