Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) corniculans [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) corniculans]
Description
Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) corniculans can appear as a clustered colony with a rough, bumpy texture that stands out against smoother rock. Divers may notice individual polyps as small openings across the colony, sometimes with faint tentacle extension. It’s a rewarding find for photographers who enjoy close-up reef details.
Where To See Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) corniculans
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Balanophyllia
|
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