Anemone Coral [Goniopora pandoraensis]
Description
This species is a favorite for divers who like slow, mesmerizing motion. Its polyps can extend outward like small anemone-like fingers, and the colony’s overall appearance can shift subtly as the polyps open and close with changes in flow.
Where To See Anemone Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Daisy Coral
Goniopora
|