Palythoa calcigena [Palythoa calcigena]
Description
Divers may encounter this species as a crusty, encrusting growth that spreads over hard substrate, sometimes forming distinct patches. The colony’s many tiny polyps give it a textured look, and when conditions are right you can often see subtle pulsing as the polyps capture food from the water.
Where To See Palythoa calcigena
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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