Pectinia laxa [Pectinia laxa]

Description

Laxa tends to form looser, more open growth patterns, so divers may notice a lighter, airy look compared with denser corals. Its surface can show small, regularly spaced features where polyps live, and it may appear more dynamic when polyps are extended. You’ll often find it tucked into reef crevices or on gently sloping substrates.

Where To See Pectinia laxa

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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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