Spine Coral [Hydnophora bonsai]
Description
Hydnophora bonsai gets its name from the way it resembles a miniature bonsai tree, with sturdy, branching forms and spiny-looking projections. Divers often see it as a sculptural centerpiece on reefs, especially when its branches catch sunlight and cast tiny shadows.
Where To See Spine 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 |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Branch Coral
Hydnophora
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