Caryophyllia antillarum [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) antillarum]
Description
This coral is commonly encountered on rocky reef slopes and hard substrates, where it forms low, clustered growth. Divers may observe its individual polyps as distinct bumps or small heads, giving the colony a speckled, textured look.
Where To See Caryophyllia antillarum
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Caryophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Cupcorals
Caryophyllia
|
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