Carnation Coral [Pectinia lactuca]
Description
Carnation coral forms delicate, branching fans that can look like ruffled lace rising from the seafloor. Divers often notice its soft, colorful texture—sometimes with a pinkish or pale “flower-like” look—especially when the polyps extend in clear water. It’s a calm, beautiful sight that adds a gentle, garden-like feel to reef habitats.
Where To See Carnation Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Merulina & Sunken Ridge Corals
Merulinidae
|
| Genus |
Cabbage Coral
Pectinia
|
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