Flabellum (Flabellum) leptoconus [Flabellum (Flabellum) leptoconus]
Description
Divers often spot this flabellum as a delicate, fan-like coral that rises from the seafloor in a neat, upright form. In clear water, its fine surface texture and subtle color tones stand out as it gently sways with the current. Look closely for tiny feeding polyps along the fan edges when the coral is actively filtering food.
Where To See Flabellum (Flabellum) leptoconus
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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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