Crispy Crust Coral [Merulina scheeri]
Description
Divers often notice this coral as a thin, crust-like sheet that spreads over rock, looking textured and “crackly” like a brittle surface. Up close, the small ridges and valleys catch the light, creating a lively pattern that can range in color depending on conditions.
Where To See Crispy Crust Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Merulina
|
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