Palythoa brasiliensis [Palythoa brasiliensis]
Description
On tropical reefs, divers may encounter this Palythoa as a thick, encrusting patch that can blend into the rock until you get close. The colony’s surface is made up of many tiny polyps, giving it a grainy or velvety texture. In areas with steady flow, it can look especially active as the polyps respond to the water movement.
Where To See Palythoa brasiliensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
|
| Order |
Colonial Anemones
Zoantharia
|
| Family |
Sphenopidae & Sunburst Corals
Sphenopidae
|
| Genus |
Pavement Coral
Palythoa
|
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