Disc Coral [Turbinaria patula]
Description
Turbinaria patula is commonly seen as spreading, disc-like plates that can flare outward, creating a wider footprint on the reef. Divers may find it in areas with moderate light, where its surface texture becomes especially noticeable. The colony’s shape helps break up currents slightly, which can bring in passing plankton.
Where To See Disc Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Dendrophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Cup Coral
Turbinaria
|