Orange Tree Coral [Dendrophyllia ramea]
Description
Divers often notice this coral as a branching, tree-like structure with warm orange tones that can look like miniature underwater foliage. In good light, the polyps may appear as small, rounded bumps along the branches, giving the coral a lively, textured look.
Where To See Orange Tree Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Turret Coral
Dendrophyllia
|
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