Dendrophyllia futojiku [Dendrophyllia futojiku]
Description
This coral typically forms upright, branching growths that can resemble small, sculpted trees. Underwater, divers may observe a textured surface with polyps that create a fine pattern along the branches. It’s a striking sight in reef habitats where it adds vertical detail and shelter for small reef organisms.
Where To See Dendrophyllia futojiku
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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