Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) conferta [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) conferta]
Description
C. conferta is often seen as a closely packed colony, with many small coral units forming a busy, mottled surface. On a dive, it can look like a patchwork of tiny domes or knobs, especially when light catches the skeleton. Divers may also notice that it holds its position firmly on rock, benefiting from currents that deliver food.
Where To See Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) conferta
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Cup Corals
Caryophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Cupcorals
Caryophyllia
|
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