Brain Coral [Lobophyllia corymbosa]
Description
Brain Coral is famous for its bumpy, maze-like surface that resembles a brain. Underwater, it often appears as a thick, rounded mound with valleys and ridges where polyps can extend, creating a textured, living landscape.
Where To See Brain Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Lobophyllid & Brain Corals
Lobophylliidae
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| Genus |
Carpet Brain Coral
Lobophyllia
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