Tubastraea megacorallita [Tubastraea megacorallita]
Description
As the name suggests, this coral tends to have larger, more noticeable corallites—individual cup-like units—giving the colony a bold, textured look. Divers often encounter it as a spreading colony that can cover hard surfaces in warm, shallow waters. When you get close, the surface details—raised openings and distinct bumps—become a highlight of the dive.
Where To See Tubastraea megacorallita
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Branching Octopus Coral
Tubastraea
|
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