Balanophyllia rediviva [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) rediviva]
Description
Divers searching rocky bottoms and vertical walls may find this coral as compact patches of polyps. When extended, the feeding structures give it a lively, slightly starry or textured look against the substrate. It’s a subtle but rewarding find—especially for divers who enjoy studying the fine details of reef and seafloor life.
Where To See Balanophyllia rediviva
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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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