Dendrophyllia minima [Dendrophyllia minima]
Description
As the name suggests, this species is typically compact and diminutive, forming small colonies that blend into crevices and ledges. Underwater, it can appear as a neat patchwork of closely packed polyps on a sturdy, coral-like base.
Where To See Dendrophyllia minima
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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