Marenzeller's Stony Coral [Flabellum (Ulocyathus) marenzelleri]
Description
Marenzeller's Stony Coral is often encountered as a fan or plate colony that grows in a way that maximizes exposure to passing water. Divers may observe its subtle ridges and the delicate, stony architecture that gives the colony a “carved” appearance.
Where To See Marenzeller's Stony Coral
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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