Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) huinayensis [Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) huinayensis]
Description
This stony coral can be found in reef or rocky habitats where it grows as a compact colony with a textured top. Divers may see polyps as small openings across the surface, and the coral’s overall shape can look like a low, sculpted dome or patch.
Where To See Caryophyllia (Caryophyllia) huinayensis
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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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