Echinophyllia galli [Echinophyllia galli]
Description
Echinophyllia galli is a reef-building coral that often grows in rounded or plate-like forms with a bumpy, meandering surface. Divers may see it as a compact, textured patch that blends into the reef, with color tones that can range from muted browns to brighter hues depending on conditions.
Where To See Echinophyllia galli
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Lobophyllid & Brain Corals
Lobophylliidae
|
| Genus |
Hedgehog Coral
Echinophyllia
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