Cauliflower Coral [Pocillopora indiania]
Description
Pocillopora indiania typically grows in compact, bushy clusters that look like miniature bouquets. Underwater, divers may notice the coral’s branching structure creating sheltered pockets—perfect for small reef dwellers to hide and feed.
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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