Cauliflower Coral [Pocillopora capitata]
Description
Divers often spot this coral as rounded, cauliflower-like clusters with lots of small branches and tips. In clear water, the colony can look especially crisp and textured, with polyps that may extend to give a slightly “fuzzy” look. It’s a common reef-building coral in many Indo-Pacific dive sites.
Where To See Cauliflower Coral
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pocillopora & Cauliflower Corals
Pocilloporidae
|
| Genus |
Birdsnest Coral
Pocillopora
|
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