Mussismilia leptophylla [Mussismilia leptophylla]
Description
Mussismilia leptophylla often appears as a branching or plate-like colony with delicate-looking surfaces and fine, subtle texture. Divers may see polyps that can give the colony a slightly feathery or fringed look, depending on how extended they are. It’s a rewarding coral to observe slowly, since changes in light and current can make its surface pattern stand out.
Where To See Mussismilia leptophylla
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Brain & Honeycomb Corals
Faviidae
|
| Genus |
Flower Coral
Mussismilia
|
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