Dendrophyllia compressa [Dendrophyllia compressa]
Description
Dendrophyllia compressa tends to form more compact, tightly built colonies that can look like pressed or clustered growth forms. Divers often encounter it on suitable hard substrates where it contributes to the reef’s overall “texture” and shelter. Watching the colony from different angles can reveal how its surface and polyps interact with shifting currents.
Where To See Dendrophyllia compressa
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Dendrophyllia
|
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