Balanophyllia dineta [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) dineta]
Description
Balanophyllia dineta often appears as a compact colony with a distinctive, slightly raised form that stands out against bare rock. Divers may see it clustered in small areas, where its many tiny openings give the colony a speckled, living texture.
Where To See Balanophyllia dineta
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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