Hood Coral [Stylophora lobata]
Description
Stylophora lobata is recognizable by its branching growth and lobed, hood-like ends that create a distinctive silhouette on the reef. Divers may find it in areas with steady light and current, where the coral’s form helps it capture resources and provides nooks for small marine life.
Where To See Hood Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pocillopora & Cauliflower Corals
Pocilloporidae
|
| Genus |
Birdnest Coral
Stylophora
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