Balanophyllia gemma [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) gemma]
Description
Divers often notice this species as a small, tightly attached cup- or mound-like coral on hard rock or shaded reef faces. Its surface can look subtly textured, and when conditions are right you may see a gentle “breathing” movement as polyps extend and retract.
Where To See Balanophyllia gemma
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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