Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) spongiosa [Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) spongiosa]
Description
Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) spongiosa often presents as a fleshy-looking, sponge-like mass attached to rock, with a soft, uneven texture. Divers can find it in areas with good water movement, where the coral’s form helps it capture food particles. Up close, its surface details and subtle color variations can be surprisingly striking.
Where To See Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) spongiosa
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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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