Flabellum (Flabellum) areum [Flabellum (Flabellum) areum]
Description
This species can appear as a compact, fan-shaped coral with a distinct, radiating structure. Divers commonly see it partially embedded or attached to the seafloor, where it filters food from the water column and adds a delicate architectural detail to the reef or slope.
Where To See Flabellum (Flabellum) areum
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Fan & Scallop Corals (Flabellidae)
Flabellidae
|
| Genus |
Fan Corals
Flabellum
|
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